FFI and Innovation Norway invite Norwegian companies to apply for the LINC innovation program, which is administered by The Norwegian-American Defense Industry Council (NADIC). The program will accept applications from April 1, 2025.

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Who should apply?

Norwegian companies that have technology, products or services that can help strengthen the defense capabilities of Norway, the United States or other allies.

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What happens to the application?

All applications will be carefully reviewed by FFI, NADIC and IN, with input from allies/partners. Eligible companies will be invited to participate by 01.07.25

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If the application is accepted, the company will be invited to participate in the Scope Development & Definition (SDD) phase. This is a non-binding phase that lasts up to four weeks. NADIC, FFI and Innovation Norway will work together with the company to explore its needs and ambitions, and then introduce the company to selected American and Norwegian service providers to meet the company's needs.

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After the SDD phase, the company will work with the selected American and Norwegian service providers with direct support from NADIC. The support from NADIC includes participation at selected trade fairs, as part of the Team Norway pavilion. In addition, there will be monthly follow-ups on the company's progress.

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Companies that become part of the LINC program will work with one or more service providers for approximately nine months – typically from September to May. Areas covered include:

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• Culture and innovation methods in the US defense industry

• Regulations and protection of intellectual property

• Military procurement processes (military requirements process - interaction with the US defense acquisition system)

• Financing mechanisms

• Prototyping, demonstrations and field exercises – meetings with end users in the military

• Collaboration with various types of industry partners

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How much does it cost to apply?

There is no cost to apply, but it costs 50,000 NOK to participate in the program.

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Application deadline

The deadline to apply is May 11, 2025.

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Contact information

NADIC:
Chloe Friberg
President
Cfriberg@nadic.us

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FFI:
Inge Roar Bremerthun
Senior Advisor
inge-roar.bremerthun@ffi.no