The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called AWE – Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices.
DASA, in conjunction with AWE, is seeking innovative ideas to approach the following four challenge areas in novel ways:
- Power and data transfer across closed metal barriers.
- Robust semi-conductor switching for high-voltage applications.
- Low delta-T thermo-electric generation.
- Low drift inertial sensors.
Read the full competition document to learn more.
Key dates and funding
The total possible funding available for Phase 1 of this competition is £4 million across two years (including VAT). A number of proposals may be funded.
The deadline to submit a proposal is midday on Tuesday 10th of December 2024 (GMT). Submit via the DASA Online Submission Service for which you will require an account.
Do you have a relevant solution? Read the full competition document and submit a proposal.
Background
The space domain has been identified by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) as one of the UK’s critical national infrastructure sectors. The need to increase and assure resilience and reliability of operation, particularly within the space domain in times of tension, is self-evident. Many technology developments are accelerated from the defence sector into the commercial sector. AWE is interested in further enhancing UK-sovereign, resilient, demonstrable capabilities for the space and air domains. Maintaining and developing a UK-sovereign capability is critical to the UK security and prosperity.
Anita Friend, Head of DASA, said: “Sourcing and supporting innovation is crucially important to the security of our nation. This competition represents the next step in DASA’s collaboration with AWE and we look forward to seeing what novel innovations the competition finds to address AWE’s challenges in the space domain.”
Lucy, Group Leader Engineering at AWE, commented: “This competition will enhance AWE’s capability in UK defence, security and commercial air and space domains, helping to keep our nation safe while investing in UK business.”
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