Capital for early-stage and operational development in the defence and dual-use sectors.

We invest at an early stage and work closely with teams to take their projects from idea, through prototyping and testing, to sales.
We combine engineering expertise, production capacity, operational experience from the police and the armed forces, business development and capital.

What we provide

1) Maturation to meet operational requirements
Development of prototypes and relevant test scenarios, and close involvement of end-users, to ensure the product meets real-world requirements and constraints.

2) Initial capital + active contribution
We can make the initial investment and play an active role within the team. We assist with testing, documentation and access to relevant funding schemes in Denmark and the EU.

3) Speed and direction
We work in short programmes with clear milestones and help open the door to further funding when it’s time to scale up.

This is how we assess each case (on a case-by-case basis)

We are particularly looking for:

Clear use case
A strong team
Testable technology
A realistic approach to purchasing and sales
A professional approach to security and IP

We combine the ecosystem with operational understanding and capital

We translate new research, technology and operational insights into concrete defence solutions. From start-up to combat capability.

There is a need for venture capital and expertise to take the journey from the early stages of development through to specific operational use cases and ultimately to sale.

We have a team comprising engineers, former special forces personnel from the police and the armed forces, business founders and investors.

1) Developing your start-up

We help your business develop so that it meets the needs of the armed forces. We do this by developing prototypes, creating operational test scenarios and involving end-users closely.

2) Force multiplier and capital

We make the initial investment and play an active role within your team. We help to test your products and identify and apply for relevant funding programmes – including both national and European defence funds.

3) Speed and direction

We’ll take your start-up from the concept stage to generating revenue and building competitiveness right here in our organisation. We’ll open the doors to further funding when it’s time to scale up.

National partners

These organisations play key roles in the development of Danish defence innovation and form an integral part of the work carried out by the Kampkraft Centre.

National Defence Technology Centre (NFC)

NFC plays a central role in the national drive for defence innovation.
This collaboration contributes to professional coordination and provides insight into priority needs and areas of technology.

DTU Science Park / Defence Tech Denmark

DTU Science Park and Defence Tech Denmark are working on the development and refinement of technologies in
close dialogue with the research community and industry.
This collaboration supports companies that develop solutions with potential in the defence and security sectors.

The Armed Forces and relevant authorities

The Armed Forces contribute specialist knowledge, an understanding of requirements and insight into how technology is used in
practice.
Dialogue with operational environments ensures that development processes are based on real needs

Financial and strategic stakeholders

EIFO

EIFO supports businesses and technologies that can strengthen Denmark’s competitiveness and
technological capacity.
This collaboration helps to create better conditions for businesses operating within
defence and dual-use.

The Industry Fund

The Industry Foundation works to strengthen the Danish business sector, technological development and national
resilience. The Foundation supports projects based on in-depth specialist knowledge and clear potential for
social value, which is central to the work of the Kampkraft House.

The expanded professional network

In addition to its established partnerships, Kampkraft engages on an ongoing basis in dialogue and project-based collaboration with research groups, companies, experts, and operational and analytical communities.

What they all have in common is a desire to contribute knowledge, solutions and insights that can strengthen the development of Danish capabilities.