By navigating the complexities arising from the convergence of civilian and military technologies, Inno4Def tries to help Belgian Defence to maintain a technological and operational edge, contributing to the development of its capabilities and ensuring successful mission outcomes.

Inno4Def is a comprehensive and unified initiative aimed at fostering short cycle innovation within the Belgian Defence.

Inno4Def enhances Belgian Defence’s understanding of the (short cycle) innovation process, facilitate the integration and testing of cutting-edge technologies, provide personnel with essential training in innovation methodologies and establish effective collaboration with external partners.

To achieve this, the Belgian Defence has founded the Innovation Board. To support innovative ideas, this Innovation Board has – among other options – the possibility to use the in 2023 established Innovation as a Service (IaaS) – contract.

The Innovation Board of Belgian Defence is where the short cycle innovation effort is coordinated. The board is headed by the Chief Innovation Officer (CINO). In this Innovation Board, all components are represented by an Innovation Officer (Land, Navy, Air, Medical & Cyber).

Furthermore, in order to quickly and directly involve all the different staff departments of Belgian Defence, these staff departments have the possibility to join this board. Finally, to remain coherent with the Defence, Industry and Research Strategy (DIRS) and Defence’s Research and Development effort, the RHID has a permanent seat at the table.