Innosuisse-Armasuisse Flagship Initiative 2026

The 2026 Flagship call by Innosuisse and armasuisse supports research and innovation in security and defence, with a focus on dual-use technologies that benefit both civilian and defence applications.

The 2026 call focuses on three complementary technology areas critical to defence and secure mobility:

• Precise and reliable positioning, navigation and timing (PNT)
• Photonics for communication and sensorapplications
• Innovative technologies to counteract drones (C-UAV)

• Consortium includes at least 3 eligible research partners, including at least 1 University of Applied Sciences (UAS).
• Consortium includes at least 2 implementation partners.
• A HEI or eligible non-commercial research institution acts as Host Institution.
• Proposal demonstrates systemic innovation and transdisciplinary collaboration.

• Executive summary and abstract.
• Partnership and consortium structure.
• Visual organisation chart of flagship and subprojects.
• Objectives, milestones, deliverables and systemic innovation rationale.
• High-level budget estimate.

• Online information session: The recording from the 13 August 2026 event is available HERE.
• Pre-proposal deadline: 27 October 2026 (12:00 CET).
• Recommendation letters: February 2027.
• Full proposal deadline: 4 May 2027 (12:00 CET).
• Funding decision: July 2027.