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Start-up tech companies and inventors will get the chance to pitch directly to UK and US military leaders for the $1-million investment to fast-track their ideas for cutting-edge Space innovations.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
In 2019/20, 27% of Dstl's external spend on science and technology (S&T) went to SMEs and its supply chain grew by 17%
Home Office and Department for Transport invest in this Defence and Security Accelerator competition
Embracing quantum technology now could lead to the enhanced pace, precision and pre-emption of decision making by military commanders
Dstl's new satellite control ground station will support its first space mission following the launch of the Faraday-1 satellite
Dstl research on the stability of the COVID-19 virus in the air also supports the scientific advice provided to the Government on COVID-19 control measures
Dstl spin-out firm Ploughshare Innovations funds revolutionary test that can predict whether coronavirus patients will develop Sepsis before symptoms appear
ASTRID will provide analysis on critical strategy, policy and investment challenges to demonstrate best value or offer the most efficient or practical solution
Dstl analysis is informing the design of command space in future submarines to optimise information flow.
Funding boost for UK-based industry and academia to accelerate innovation.
DASA and Dstl complete rapid coronavirus support work in just 33 days after appeal saw hundreds of responses from industry
DASA awards further funding to develop novel approaches to defend UK military systems and networks from cyber threats
Funding available for ideas and novel approaches to boost Armed Forces in Coronavirus effort
Dstl is carrying out vital work in partnership with a number of organisations including Public Health England (PHE) and the National Health Service (NHS) to get the COVID-19 outbreak under control.
Boost to UK prosperity as 21 contracts awarded to small and medium sized enterprises and innovators for next generation autonomy systems.
Do you have an innovative or novel approach to get ambulances cleaner quicker to help combat Coronavirus?
As the lead agency for defence science and technology in the UK, one of our values is collaboration and I wanted to reach out to you today to let you know what we are doing to maintain our support for suppliers during the cu…
A new report has been published which makes predictions about how we will live in cities in the future.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are scoping for an innovation competition exploring merging haptic and robotic technologies with telepresence capability.
Autonomous delivery of vital supplies to the front-line with improved efficiency and reduced risk to life moves another step closer to reality as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) announces the purchase of…
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