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Coronavirus: £1million Defence innovation funding

Funding available for ideas and novel approaches to boost Armed Forces in Coronavirus effort.

A £1million fund to fast-track innovation to aid the Armed Forces in the fight against Coronavirus yesterday launched by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).

The call is open to any idea or novel approach that could boost the Ministry of Defence’s capabilities and work as part of the national effort against Coronavirus or similar future threats.

Director of Defence Innovation Clare Cameron yesterday said:

Innovators and industry have stepped-up to the plate with a remarkable response to the Coronavirus outbreak. This investment will unleash the power of innovation to rapidly help us in the national effort against Coronavirus.

Coronavirus is not just a health emergency, but also one that affects many other aspects of the way we live. That is why £1m has been allocated to launch this rapid response call today seeking the very best ideas from innovators.

Head of DASA Anita Friend yesterday said:

This is a broad call for innovation, meaning we are open to any idea from anybody to solve or tackle any challenge.

If you think you have a great idea that can help us in these unprecedented times, then we want to hear from you.

Click here for the full press release

 

Channel website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

Original article link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-1million-defence-innovation-funding

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