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Open Call for Innovation

Homeland July 4, 2017

The Enduring Challenge is undergoing a rebrand as part of a number of changes for this funding route. From July, the challenge will be known as the Open Call for Innovation. It will continue to serve suppliers who have developed innovative technologies for defence and security, providing funding, support and partnership ...

Accelerator face-to-face meetings

May 3, 2017

An opportunity to book a meeting with the Defence and Security Accelerator team to discuss your research idea. The Accelerator is holding Enduring Challenge and Autonomous Last Mile Resupply themed challenge face-to-face meetings in London to give you the opportunity to discuss your innovative research idea in private. Register for an Enduring Challenge slot Register ...

Engaging the defence supply chain

March 9, 2017

With a sea-change in procurement underway throughout the MOD and defence network, Defence Online takes a look at the initiatives being developed to show the way forward. We speak exclusively with Rob Solly, Head of the MOD’s Defence and Security Accelerator, about the key engagement days being held to engage ...

Innovation Initiative’s £6M Accelerator Enduring Challenge launched

Homeland January 27, 2017

New competition launched by Defence and Security Accelerator to keep Armed Forces safe and secure. The Minister for Defence and Procurement, Harriet Baldwin, has launched the Innovation Initiative’s £6M Accelerator Enduring Challenge today, seeking to fast-track the innovative ideas which will keep the UK and its Armed Forces safe and secure. Cutting ...