DASA and Atomic Weapons Establishment challenges: Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices
DASA, in conjunction with AWE, is seeking innovative ideas to approach four challenge areas in electronics.
Opportunity Details
When
Registration Opens
14/10/2024
Registration Closes
10/12/2024
Award
It is expected that a number of proposals will be funded through this competition, with values in the region of £50,000 to £600,000. However, proposals of any value within the budget will be considered, if deemed value for money.
Organisation
DASA
DASA, in conjunction with AWE, is seeking innovative ideas to approach the following four challenge areas in novel ways:
- Power and data transfer across closed metal barriers
- Robust semi-conductor switching for high-voltage applications
- Low delta-T thermo-electric generation
- Low Drift Inertial Sensors
For full details on each challenge area, visit the DASA challenge page at the link below. Solutions are expected to be at Technology Readiness Level 2 to 5.
This competition is on behalf of UK MOD, managed by DASA and funded through AWE plc. AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is an arm’s length Non-Departmental Public Body wholly owned by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), working in close collaboration with the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO).
Who can apply?
AWE is focused on UK-sovereign capability, therefore eligible organisations:
- Must be UK owned and UK-registered
- Must comply with the National Security and Investments Act if part-foreign owned, and may be subject to pre-contract clarification questions
- Must be based in the UK and carry out the project development activity in the UK
Supporting events: Dial-in sessions
Tuesday 22 October – A dial-in session providing further detail on the problem space and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page.
Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October – A series of 15 minute one-to-one teleconference sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions. If you would like to participate please register on the Eventbrite pages to book a one-to-one session for Monday 28 October, or Tuesday 29 October. Booking is on a first come first served basis.
Other support
If you are uncertain of the relevance of your innovation, you are strongly recommended to contact your Innovation Partner to discuss sending a one-page expression of interest. Once your EOI has been submitted via your Innovation Partner, you should receive a response within 2 weeks, confirming whether or not your idea is in scope. The competition closes on the 10 December, so DASA cannot guarantee a response to an EOI submitted after the 25 November.
You are also welcome to contact Innovate UK Business Connect’s Security & Defence team.