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In an exciting collaboration, BeammWave and Saab have been awarded a significant innovation grant of SEK 4.1 million from Vinnova, or the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, the Swedish government agency that administers state funding for research and development. This joint project falls under the call for "Collaboration Projects for Civil-Military Synergies," showcasing the potential of combining expertise from various fields to drive meaningful innovation.

The grant, with a total project budget of SEK 5.6 million, strongly endorses the project's potential. BeammWave's portion of the grant, amounting to SEK 2.3 million, will further support their innovative efforts.

The project aims to leverage Saab's extensive knowledge in military applications and combine it with BeammWave's expertise in digital beamforming for telecommunications and consumer products. The goal is to develop robust, cost-effective, and energy-efficient products, all designed and manufactured in Sweden within the European Union.

Stefan Svedberg, CEO of BeammWave, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration. He highlighted the opportunity to explore new applications for their unique products in partnership with Saab, a company known for its industry-leading solutions.

Similarly, Per-Olof Brandt, co-founder and CTO at BeammWave emphasized the potential for mutual learning and knowledge exchange, which will benefit military applications and enhance their 5G portfolio.

The project, which is scheduled to run from November 2024 to November 2025, promises to be a platform for groundbreaking advancements that have the potential to significantly impact the industry.

The successful collaboration between BeammWave and Saab, supported by significant funding from Vinnova, creates a positive outlook for the future. This partnership opens avenues for exploring innovative solutions and developing groundbreaking technologies that could transform communication and military applications.