Category: Commercial

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are pleased to launch a new competition: the Defence Innovation Loan, which has £10 million to lend for innovative defence solutions. Accessible to SMEs, and with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum, the Defence Innovation Loan provides an excellent opportunity to apply for affordable funds to help you bring your solutions...

To scientists, technologists, engineers, innovators, researchers, and academics I am calling on each and every one of you to think about how your work contributes to keeping our families, friends, and communities secure, safe, and prosperous – and to consider working with the organisation I lead, Dstl, to supercharge that effort. In the starkest circumstances, coronavirus has demonstrated the crucial...

The space domain, which includes satellites and space-based services, is vital to modern life, enabling a range of civilian and military activities. Any form of disturbance to UK space capabilities, whether that is natural or intentional, can cause a severe disruption to UK prosperity. To promote space resilience and operational effectiveness, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to...

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new open call that focuses on tackling security challenges in the UK. The Security Rapid Impact Innovations is now open, and seeks ideas that could enhance UK security and is related to one or more of the following government departments; Home Office Department for Transport (DfT) other Government Security...

Published 11 May 2021 Last updated 11 June 2021 + show all updates 11 June 2021 Updates SAQ Process 10 June 2021 Section 8 Clarification Questions and Answers updated. Additions and revisions have been marked ‘(NEW)’ and ‘(REVISED)’. 7 June 2021 Announcement about SAQ submission 25 May 2021 Section 8 Clarification Questions and Answers added to Competition Document 11 May 2021...

Published 22 April 2021 Last updated 11 June 2021 + show all updates 11 June 2021 Updated SAQ process 4 June 2021 Update on action required regarding SAQ submission. Funding now approved for competition 1 June 2021 Important update on Supplier Assurance Questionnaires 17 May 2021 Clarifications Annex added 22 April 2021 First published. >> Click to visit source

In any military or security operation, awareness of your surroundings is critical. With multiple routes and obstacles to consider, plus a range of weather conditions and communication limitations, gaining situational awareness whilst staying safe and hidden from your adversary can be a battle in itself. UK aerospace company Flare Bright is pushing the boundaries of embedded AI technology to develop...

The guidance below will help you to understand who can apply for funding, the sort of projects the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) funds, and the terms and conditions of DASA contracts. Who can apply DASA submissions are welcome from the private sector, academia, individuals (i.e. sole traders) and Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs). DASA will examine the legal status...

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