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CDE Innovation Network event: 30 September 2014, Scotland
The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is holding a networking event for science and technology providers in Scotland on 30 September 2014.
Registration for this event is now open. Registration closes on Thursday 25 September 2014 at 12:30pm.
It will take place in Glasgow, Scotland at 200, St Vincent Street,9:30am to 4:30pm. This event is being run in partnership with the Encompass programme.
Head of CDE, Andy Nicholson, will introduce CDE and give an overview of proof-of-concept research funding opportunities for innovative science and technology providers.
CDE will launch themed competitions for fully funded contracts on:
- synthetic biology applications in defence (up to £1 million available)
- defence medical sciences (up to £500,000 available) Neal Smith, Capability Advisor from Dstl has given an interview to Research Professional discussing this competition. The interview is available here: MOD seeks punchy proposals for medical science (PDF, 173KB, 5 pages)
In addition, Military Advisers and technical experts from Dstl (the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) will give an overview of some areas where innovative research ideas are sought for CDE’s ongoing enduring challenge competition.
Bruce Hardie, CDE’s Technology Manager, will talk about how to create an effective proposal for CDE funding.
You’ll be able to pre-book a face-to-face meeting with CDE, Dstl and military experts to discuss your potential proposal to either the enduring challenge competition or one of the themed competitions.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet other potential bidders, currentDstl suppliers, CDE, Dstl and military experts, and see examples of successful CDE projects.
Presentation slides will be published after the event.
About CDE
CDE funds novel, high-risk, high-potential-benefit research. We work with the broadest possible range of science and technology providers, including academia and small companies, to develop cost-effective capabilities for UK armed forces and national security.
CDE is part of Dstl.
Centre for Defence Enterprise
Building R103
Fermi Avenue
Harwell Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QX
Emailcde@dstl.gov.uk
Telephone (Harwell Office)+44 (0)1235 438445
Alternative number+44 (0)30 67704236
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Please email for the quickest response
