Regional Defence and Security Clusters
The Ministry of Defence is supporting industry and Local Enterprise Partnerships in piloting a network of new Regional Defence and Security Clusters (RDSCs).
Following the successful launch of the first pilot in the South West of England the creation of further Regional Defence and Security Clusters has been led by the individual regions.
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Engage with the best in defence and security
The Defence and Security Accelerator community enables ambition and cutting-edge organisations to engage with the best people in defence and security. We encourage collaboration between organisations of all shapes and size, to foster new and dynamic relationships to make your innovations a success.
- Engage with industry leaders and learn more about the defence and security landscape
- Access exclusive partnerships and competitions
- Collaborate with like-minded organisations
Accelerate your innovation
The Defence and Security Accelerator runs regular competitions for innovators to put forward their new ideas and win funding.
- Win funding to accelerate your innovations
- Access DASA competitions
- Collaborate with other innovators to make your idea a success
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News
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05 November 2024
PYRAMID: future-proofing air systems
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31 October 2024
New national quantum laboratory launches
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31 October 2024
MOD Acquisition Pipeline published
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Competitions
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Opens: 15 October 2024 - 10 December 2024
AWE Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices
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Opens: 29 October 2024 - 10 December 2024
Defence Innovation Loan FY24/25 Cycle 3
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Opens: 05 November 2024 - 14 January 2025
PYRAMID for avionics and mission systems (Phase 1)
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