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The future of aviation security

October 18, 2016

Innovative organisations can apply for a share of up to £1 million to develop new ways of improving aviation security screening. The Department for Transport and the Home Office are to invest up to £2 million in improving aviation security screening. As the aviation sector continues to grow, the threat to aviation security continues to ...

Space exploration grants awarded

Air October 18, 2016

Following calls for proposals earlier this year, some £150,000 has been awarded in grants for exciting new space education and outreach activities projects. Eight partners have been selected by the UK Space Agency to receive grants for outreach and education activities related to the space exploration programme. The partners selected for funding ...

CDE Innovation Network event

October 13, 2016

The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is holding a networking event for science and technology providers in London on 1st December 2016. Jim Pennycook, Head of Operations at CDE, will introduce CDE and give an overview of proof-of-concept research funding opportunities for innovative science and technology providers. While technical experts from Dstl will provide specific information ...

CDE webinars available now

October 6, 2016

Webinars are now available for CDE themed competitions: many drones make light work & autonomy in hazardous scene assessment. The Centre for Defence Enterprise and Dstl have held webinars for two funding competitions on 3rd October, which are now available to companies seeking funding. Companies who could not attend the networking events ...