Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Chilterns Regional Defence & Security Cluster

Learn more about our AWE Themed Competition by joining our launch webinar on 22 October. Register now to reserve your seat for AWE – Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices 👉https://ow.ly/NzTw50TMFTe #DASA #DASAEvents AWE

A quantum leap for Harwell. We're thrilled to announce the official opening of the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) at Harwell, a pioneering facility that will propel advancements in healthcare, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. With support from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the NQCC is set to house 12 state-of-the-art quantum computers, a testament to the UK’s dedication to breakthrough technologies. The 4,000-square-metre, purpose-built centre stands as a beacon for innovation, uniting industry and academia to make quantum computing practically usable at scale. From accelerating drug discovery to optimising energy distribution, the possibilities are limitless. Our testbed companies and NQCC scientists are heading up the work at the centre, which is hoped, will speed up the development of quantum computing, including Aegiq, Infleqtion, ORCA Computing, Oxford Ionics, Quantum Motion, QuEra Computing Inc., Oxford Instruments plc, and Rigetti Computing, to name a few. Science minister Patrick Vallance says it best: “The National Quantum Computing Centre marks a vital step forward in the UK’s efforts to advance quantum technologies. By making its facilities available to users from across industry and academia, and with its focus on making quantum computers practically useable at scale, this Centre will help them solve some of the biggest challenges we face, whether it’s delivering advances in healthcare, enhancing energy efficiency, tackling climate change, or inventing new materials. The innovations that will emerge from the work the NQCC will do will ultimately improve lives across the country and ensure the UK seizes the economic benefits of its leadership in quantum technologies." Read more about the opening, here: https://lnkd.in/ecKnZEE9 #quantumcomputing #innovation #healthcaretechnology #energyefficiency #climateaction #quantum #ukri #scienceandtechnology #NQCC #advancedtechnology STFC STFC Business & Innovation Government Office for Science Najwa Sidqi, PhD 📷 credit: Department of Science, Innovation and Technology

An overview of our event held on 10 September at DASOBU Oxford Brookes University Thank you STFC, STFC Business & Innovation for compiling this summary. Future events are regularly updated on our website www.obcrdsc.co.uk #defence #security #digital #technology #AI #ML #autonomy UK Ministry of Defence Defence and Security Accelerator Strategic Command Dstl Defence Digital Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

Event: Meet the Neighbours: Westcott & Silverstone Technology Cluster Date: Tues 12th November 2024 12:00 - 14:00 Venue: Westcott Venture Park, Unit B, Building 4,000     Are you a Silverstone Technology Cluster Member or a resident of Westcott Venture Park? And if so, have you got your FREE ticket yet? At the Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) we are always looking to open new doors and present fresh opportunities both for our members and other industries. As such, we are delighted to team up with our friends at Westcott Venture Park to bring you this unique event. Bringing together the innovative advanced engineering businesses from the STC and the barrier-breaking companies at Westcott presents an unrivalled opportunity for companies from both clusters to learn about the latest technologies, find new suppliers and customers, and network with like-minded business leaders. Book today to join us at the Westcott Innovation Centre for great #networking, lunch and an optional tour of this ever-expanding site, featuring test facilities and businesses involved with #rockets, #drones, #robotics, #AI, #Additive Manufacturing and #propulsion of all kinds.   Tickets are free to both STC Members and Westcott Venture Park residents, so book today to avoid missing out as tickets are limited. But if you're not a member or a resident, don't despair! Paid tickets are still available at terribly reasonable prices --https://lnkd.in/eTfNNhmK #space #spacesector Westcott Space Cluster STFC Business & Innovation Satellite Applications Catapult Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

As signatories to the Women in Defence Charter we encourage our members to consider whether your companies are gender balanced and if not, look at ways to improve this. #diversity #inclusion #culture #equality #change #improve #defence #security STFC Business & Innovation Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Westcott Venture Park Culham Campus

Pleased to be attending #DefenceWomensNetwork Conference today. Strong focus on building #resilience and #readiness where change is constant but also the importance of relying on your #network for support. #defence #security #womenindefence #diversity #inclusion #equality #DWN24 UK Ministry of Defence Women in Defence UK Women in Defence Charter Carew Wilks Caroline Sloan STFC Business & Innovation

If you joined us at DAIC Connect last November you will have received a copy of the new Defence AI Playbook hot off the press. The DAIC is now updating the AI Playbook, to provide a snapshot of how UK Defence is adopting AI and to highlight some areas of AI in Defence that they may wish to exploit in the future. They want v2 of the playbook to be even more useful to industry, aiding collaboration by making it clear where the opportunities are. Please complete the form to tell them what you think of the playbook and how it could be improved. And watch this space for details of the next DAIC Connect which will be coming shortly.... https://bit.ly/4eU8QK0

If you’ve spotted our recent call for submissions to AWE – Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices, and have an idea for a solution, why not join a 1-2-1 session where you can talk directly to the competition team. Register for a space here and get your questions answered: Book for Monday 28 October - https://ow.ly/jRxt50TMGY8 Book for Tuesday 29 October - https://ow.ly/CPsm50TMGY9 #DASA #DASAEvents AWE

One week to go until the ‘Meet the NVFi Buyer’ event! 🚀 The Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi) is the new framework developed by Commercial X and the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) to help the MOD quickly procure and scale novel digital technologies for our frontline forces. Suppliers can join Dina Kakaras Head of Commercial X, and Constellia to: - Discover what’s in the procurement pipeline for the MOD to drive innovation forward - Learn how the NVFi marketplace works and how to join, giving you better access to public sector innovative technologies contracts - Find out how the NVFi model mitigates barriers for innovative technological businesses aiming to partner with Defence and its integral role in fostering technological advancements. 📅 Date & Time: 29 October 2024 | 13:00 - 14:00 GMT Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6tsXiUU Learn more about #CommercialX ➡️ https://lnkd.in/em5EV55U

The Future of ISAM in the UK: Upgrading and Innovating in Westcott https://lnkd.in/ejM2v4um Satellite Applications Catapult UK Space Agency Westcott Venture Park Westcott Space Cluster #space #robotics #ISAM #IOSM