Agent Q: The Decision Brain for the Autonomous Edge
Mission-critical AI for autonomous systems operating beyond the cloud—where decisions cannot wait.
Funded by Vinnova & Swedish Armed Forces
Acceleration of Civil-Military Innovations 2025 Program
Chosen by the Experts
Vinnova & Swedish Armed Forces
Intended Future has been selected by Vinnova (Sweden's Innovation Agency) and Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) as one of only 30 projects in the Acceleration of Civil-Military Innovations 2025 program.
This selection reflects rigorous evaluation by independent defense and technology experts, validating Agent Q's potential to address critical NATO Emerging and Disruptive Technology (EDT) priorities. The funding supports the development of Agent Q as a decision brain for autonomous systems operating in contested, comms-denied environments.
The Swedish Armed Forces recognized what forward-thinking defense organizations understand: the future of autonomous warfare depends on AI that is not just powerful, but explainable, trustworthy, and operationally independent.
The Challenge
Decision Dominance in Contested Environments
Modern conflict unfolds at machine speed. Adversaries are leveraging generative AI and platform dynamics to shorten decision cycles and dominate the information landscape. In this new reality, reliance on centralized, cloud-based AI creates a critical vulnerability. When satellite links are jammed and networks are denied, our autonomous systems risk becoming blind.
The challenge is clear: how do we empower our forces with decisive, intelligent autonomy at the tactical edge, ensuring our systems can out-think and out-maneuver the opposition even in the most hostile, disconnected environments?
The Solution
Agent Q Edge: True Autonomy, Transparent Reasoning
Agent Q is the neuro-symbolic decision brain for mission-critical autonomous systems.
Unlike traditional AI that simply processes data, Agent Q provides expert judgment at scale, enabling platforms to reason, adapt, and act independently. Born from peer-reviewed science and hardened for the battlefield, Agent Q is a compact, powerful AI core that runs directly on your edge hardware—from tactical vehicles to individual drones.
It is not just AI at the edge; it is autonomy from the edge. By combining neural learning with explicit domain knowledge, Agent Q delivers transparent, auditable decisions that align with commander's intent and the rules of engagement. We are moving beyond simple pattern recognition to deliver true cognitive overmatch.
Core Capabilities
The Decision Brain for Autonomous Platforms
Agent Q transforms unmanned systems from remote-controlled tools into truly autonomous partners. It can serve as the central cognitive hub for individual drones or entire swarms, enabling dynamic mission planning, target prioritization, and coordinated action without human intervention. From the seabed to airborne, Agent Q is the thinking layer for multi-domain operations.
Explainable AI for Mission Command
In high-stakes environments, 'black box' AI is a liability. Agent Q is designed for accountability, providing a clear, auditable chain of reasoning for every decision. This transparency is critical for mission command, ensuring that autonomous actions are always understandable, compliant with the Rules of Engagement, and trusted by the warfighter.
Edge-Native and Comms-Independent
Agent Q is engineered for the disconnected battlefield. It operates entirely at the edge, independent of cloud or satellite connectivity. This resilience ensures that your autonomous assets maintain full decision-making capability in the face of jamming, cyber-attacks, or operations in remote, unserved locations. Mission-critical intelligence no longer depends on a fragile link.
The Framework Factory: Adapt at Mission Speed
Threats evolve. Missions change. Our proprietary Framework Factory allows for the rapid development and deployment of new decision-making models. What traditionally takes years of R&D can now be achieved in weeks. Whether adapting to a new drone platform, a novel adversary tactic, or a different operational environment, Agent Q can be retrained and redeployed with unprecedented speed, ensuring you always maintain the strategic initiative.
NATO Aligned, Mission Ready
We are building Agent Q to support the strategic priorities of NATO and its allies. Our platform directly addresses key Emerging and Disruptive Technology (EDT) focus areas, ensuring interoperability and a decisive technological advantage. This alignment is precisely why Vinnova and Swedish Armed Forces selected Agent Q for development under the Civil-Military Innovations program.
Proven Pedigree
From Automotive to Defence
Agent Q was not built for defense from scratch. It emerged from a decade of peer-reviewed research at Chalmers University and has been battle-tested with leading automotive OEMs.
This track record demonstrates:
- •86% expert match rate in independent benchmarking by major automotive manufacturer
- •40% improvement in addressing critical customer areas
- •€M+ in production savings for OEM partners
Now, Vinnova and Swedish Armed Forces are bringing our technology to the defense domain—where the stakes are even higher and the need for trustworthy AI is even more critical.
The Intended Future Advantage
We believe in revolutionary software at the heart of defense modernization. But we go a step further.
We are not just a software prime; we are a science prime.
Our solutions are born from a decade of peer-reviewed research into perception, judgment, and decision-making. Every recommendation is grounded in validated methodology, not hype.
We deliver explainability, not just predictions.
Our commitment to transparent AI ensures trust and accountability are built-in, not bolted on. Military commanders need to understand why their autonomous systems make decisions—and Agent Q delivers that clarity.
We empower the edge, not just the cloud.
Our focus is on delivering uncompromising AI capability to the warfighter, wherever the mission takes them. When satellites fail and networks degrade, Agent Q keeps your autonomous systems thinking clearly.
We are backed by Swedish defense innovation.
The selection by Vinnova and Swedish Armed Forces is not just funding—it is validation from the experts who understand NATO's strategic needs and the future of autonomous warfare.
Trusted by Sweden, Ready for NATO
Intended Future is a Swedish company, backed by Swedish innovation funding, and trusted by Swedish defense authorities. This means:
- •Sovereign capability — Swedish-owned technology for allied defense
- •NATO interoperability — Designed to work seamlessly with allied systems
- •Strategic independence — Reduces reliance on external AI solutions for critical defense functions
Gain Your Decisive Edge.
Connect with our team to learn how Agent Q can provide your autonomous systems with the thinking layer they need to dominate the future battlefield or your design domain. We are ready to support your mission.
This project is funded by Vinnova (Sweden's Innovation Agency) and Swedish Armed Forces under the Acceleration of Civil-Military Innovations 2025 program. Diarienummer: 2025-03539.