Security & Defence
The UK is committed to spending a minimum 2% of GDP on defence over the next decade, and at least 20% of that spending on equipment. This commitment represents spending some £186bn on defence equipment and support in the 10 years from 2018/19. The UK is also the second largest defence exporter, winning defence orders worth £14bn in 2018.
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To maintain the safety and security of both the public and visitors to the UK, police, intelligence agencies and the private security sector is supported by a vibrant UK SME security sector which is a global leader in a wide range of products and services who supported the export of over £5.2m goods and services (2018). Globally, the security market – cyber security included – exhibits continued growth and is projected to reach £150bn by 2022.
There are many innovative solutions developed for, and applicable to the defence and security sectors. Our team can help you navigate this landscape by signposting funding opportunities, offering advice, providing guidance and introducing beneficial connections.
Companies developing products, services or innovation that are applicable to defence or security sectors and work in areas like cIoT, Data science/AI/ML, Forensics, Detection and screening technologies, Cryptography, Synthetic biology and chemistry, Radiological and nuclear, UAV/drones, sensors, behavioural science, human enhancement, energy storage, advanced materials and electronics, space and Earth Observation, surveillance and intelligence, logistics, command and control.
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Cyber Local
Opens: 16/09/2024 Closes: 09/10/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.3m targeting cyber skills and innovation for the growth of the cyber security sector in 7 regions.
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Defence Innovation Loans 2024
Opens: 16/07/2024 Closes: 29/10/2024
Loans of up to £1m to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition, with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum.
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Eureka Disaster Resilience Programme Collaborative R&D 2024
Opens: 14/06/2024 Closes: 31/10/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1m for Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery technologies.
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Space for Safeguarding of Children
Opens: 06/09/2024 Closes: 06/11/2024
European Space Agency seeks opportunities for space-enabled solutions that support the safeguarding of children and young people.
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ARIA: Safeguarded AI - Applications
Opens: 12/08/2024 Closes: 02/10/2024
Funding to build safeguarded products for domain-specific applications, such as optimising energy networks, clinical trials, or telecoms networks.
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National Protective Security Authority challenge: High Throughput Bag Screening
Opens: 02/09/2024 Closes: 01/10/2024
The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has partnered with the UK Home Office and the Department for Transport to launch a themed competition.
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