Digital Security by Design – Technology Access Programme 2024

Qualifying UK-based companies will have exclusive access to an Arm designed Morello evaluation board, with its cutting-edge CPU architecture.

Opportunity Details

When

Registration Opens

19/08/2024

Registration Closes

22/09/2024

Award

Qualifying UK-based companies will have access to LowRISC’s Sonata board, Arm’s Morello board, the CHERI stack, and technical support to experiment with cutting-edge cyber security technology. Companies with <250 employees are able to receive a £15,000 grant during the experimentation period.

Organisation

UKRI

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Digital Security by Design Technology Access Programme is delivered in partnership with Digital Catapult, funded by UKRI.

Through the DSbD Technology Access Programme (TAP), qualifying UK-based companies will have access to LowRISC’s Sonata board, Arm’s Morello board, the CHERI stack, and technical support to experiment with cutting-edge cyber security technology. Delivered to you by Digital Catapult.

Companies will have exclusive access to cutting-edge cyber security technology, capable – if implemented correctly – of preventing around two thirds of hacks, cyber attacks and data breaches. This technology, has the potential to open up whole new markets for cyber secure by design products, providing competitive advantage to companies who are already familiar with it.

The duration of the Technology Access Programme is 6 months. At the end of the trial period, participating companies will be offered the Sonata or Morello board to keep. The TAP is a tiered programme. Tier 1 is for UK-based companies with under 250 employees, Tier 2 for UK-based companies with more than 250 employees; Tier 1 companies can receive £15,000 in funding during the course of the 5 month programme.

Who can apply?

The programme is open to UK-based companies that have a company culture of exploring, experimenting and inventing with new technologies, with a view of finding commercial applications. Companies with an R&D department and a strong focus on cyber security are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be registered on Companies House and also have a business bank account.

Companies within the following industries should apply:

  • Information Technology and services
  • Computer software
  • Industrial automation
  • Computer hardware
  • CPU semiconductors
  • Energy
  • Automotive
  • Telecoms
  • Manufacturers of connected consumer / industrial electronics (IoT & IIoT)

Your company would ideally operate within or supply to the following sectors: utilities, healthcare, transportation, telecommunications, automotive, energy & mining, and all other sectors serving the Critical National Infrastructure.

Please also read the Terms and conditions, and Technical Details section on the DSbD website before applying.

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