Defence and Security Accelerator

So you have an innovative idea but no funding to get you off the ground? We can help with that. Submit a proposal to one of our funding opportunities W/C 2 September 2024 🛩️ Innovation in Support of Operations: https://ow.ly/MMmt50SJ0AU 🔐Unlocking the true potential of Test and Evaluation for Defence: https://ow.ly/6IpY50Rzgis ⏩Open Call - Defence Rapid Impact: https://ow.ly/7wqF50TfgmE 💰 Defence Innovation Loans: https://ow.ly/fLVC50SWK40 📅 Stay up to date on the latest by checking: https://ow.ly/wNBA50SWK3Z #DASA #Innovation #DASAcompetition

🚲Cycle 2 of our Innovation in Support of Operations Themed Competition is now open! If you were thinking of submitting a proposal but haven't got round to it yet, this new cycle is open until midday (BST) on Tuesday 22 October. On behalf of UK Ministry of Defence, we’re looking for fast paced innovations that can be rapidly adopted to enhance our military and economic advantage. £2 million is available for novel ideas across four challenge areas: 1. Novel and enhanced scale complex manufacture of material 2. Autonomous system navigation and applique options 3. Wide-area sense and detect 4. Innovative solutions for minefield breaching Learn more about the competition here: https://ow.ly/o2xY50SA8CE #DASA #DASACompetition

The UK Home Office and Policing are currently calling for information to enable further understanding of current counter unmanned air systems (CUAS) market capabilities. They are interested in TRL 4+ solutions and anything that physically affects the drones. Submissions close on 26 September The request for information is now live, find out more via the following links: 📢 https://ow.ly/Qr8J50ThoLz 📢 https://ow.ly/KNLb50ThoLA

After a short pause, Defence and Security Accelerator have opened the Open Call for Defence Rapid Impact. The current cycle closes on the 19th November, so there is plenty of time to get those proposals in that you have been working on. https://lnkd.in/d4MXgzj If you want to discuss your ideas with your Region Innovation Partner, you can contact our team through our web portal. https://lnkd.in/ebwgNZK And don't forget to check out the other opportunities for funding that are available!

Today, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood signed a new international treaty to promote the safe use of artificial intelligence, cementing the UK as an international leader in secure and trustworthy AI.   The agreement will protect the public from potential AI misuse, ensuring this technology does not erode some of our oldest values, like human rights and the rule of law.   Speaking about the treaty, the Lord Chancellor said:    “Artificial Intelligence has the capacity to radically improve the responsiveness and effectiveness of public services, and turbocharge economic growth. However, we must not let AI shape us – we must shape AI.”   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFjKaVbS

Get a head start on upcoming DASA opportunities. 🏃 Take a look at the competitions we have coming up: 🔌 AWE Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices - Upcoming Themed Competition looking for innovations in advanced /robust electromechanical devices across various challenge areas. Due to launch in October 2024 on behalf of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) 🔺 Upcoming Themed Competition from the Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) looking to develop a series of competitions that will enable suppliers to bid for funding to support the adoption and development of PYRAMID. The aim is to launch the first tranche of the competition this autumn. 🧤 Upcoming Themed Competition seeking novel approaches for providing CBRN dermal protection. 🧨Upcoming Themed Competition looking for novel IED disruption methods. ⚠ Please note, this is a list (not extensive) of potential upcoming challenge areas. Once open, they will be moved out of the pipeline and into the relevant service. Keep an eye on the latest updates here: https://ow.ly/RXrq50S0Cva #DASACompetitions #DASA

Have you seen our Innovation in Support of Operations Themed Competition? 👀 We are seeking fast paced, scalable proposals that could be ready for deployment in 12 months. 📅There is only one week left to submit a proposal for Cycle 1 – the deadline is midday 10 September (BST). Please do reach out with your ideas - we want to hear from you! Learn more and read the full competition document here: https://ow.ly/gfa350SA9PL #DASA #DASACompetition

If you are an SME and could do with a loan to help you commercialise your defence project, we can help you. Apply for a Defence Innovation Loan by 10th September - the end of this current funding cycle. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/8M2N50Tau40 #DASA #BusinessFinance #Invest UK Ministry of Defence

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