Webinar, Soft funding Defence: R&D and capacity investments

We are pleased to invite you to a webinar organised for members of the Norwegian Defence and Security Cluster, hosted by our Credits, Grants & Incentives Team at KPMG.

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of available funding opportunities for Norwegian industry, covering both national incentive schemes and European Union-level programs, with a particular focus on instruments relevant to the defence sector.

Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 10:00 CEST
Format: Online

Our specialists will walk you through the key features of selected programs:

1. Norwegian Grants & Incentives Schemes,

2. European Defence Fund (EDF),

3. European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP),

as well as actionable guidance on how to approach the application process effectively.

This webinar is relevant for organisations operating in or entering the defence industry who wish to explore how public funding can support their growth and development objectives.

At the webinar you will meet:

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Benedicte Mathisen
Head of Credits, Grants & Incentives Norway

Benedicte is head of CG&I Norway at KPMG, where she is responsible for advising companies on strategic financing, public funding schemes, and innovation‑driven projects. She brings extensive experience from senior roles at Innovation Norway, Danske Bank, and as Finance Director at Lyse Energi, and supports companies in structuring and delivering complex innovation and financing initiatives.

M: +4793005991
E: Benedicte.Mathisen@kpmg.no

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Jakub Tomzynski
Senior Tax Manager

Jakub is a specialist in EU funding, with a strong focus on defence‑related programmes. Based in KPMG Poland, he supports companies in identifying and positioning projects for EU defence funding schemes, including EDF and EDIP, and works closely with international teams and clients navigating complex EU funding frameworks.

M: +48604203684
E: jtomzynski@kpmg.pl

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Zagun Kiejstut
Partner, tax

Kiejstut Zagun is a Partner at KPMG Poland, specializing in tax with a strong focus on EU funding and public support schemes. He has extensive experience advising on EU programmes and complex funding structures, and works closely with international teams across the KPMG network.

M: +48664080040
E: kzagun@kpmg.pl