Finding future advanced electronics and electromechanical devices

DASA and AWE seek novel technologies in the space domain to enhance the UK’s Defence and Commercial Space Systems resilience and reliability.

• DASA has launched a new Themed Competition: AWE – Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices
• This competition is funded by AWE
• The total possible funding available for Phase 1 of this competition is £4m across two years (including VAT).
• Competition closes midday on Tuesday 10^th December 2024 (GMT)

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called AWE – Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices. DASA, in conjunction with AWE, is seeking innovative ideas to approach following four challenge areas in novel ways:

1. Power and data transfer across closed metal barriers.
2. Robust semi-conductor switching for high-voltage applications.
3. Low delta-T thermo-electric generation.
4. Low drift inertial sensors.

Click here to read the full competition document to learn more.

Key dates and funding

The total possible funding available for Phase 1 of this competition is £4m across two years (including VAT). A number of proposals may be funded.

The deadline to submit a proposal is midday (GMT) on Tuesday 10^th December 2024. Submit via this DASA Online Submission Service for which you will require an account.

Do you have a relevant solution? Click here to read the full competition document and submit a proposal.

Background

“This competition will enhance AWE’s capability in UK defence, security and commercial air and space domains, helping to keep our nation safe while investing in UK business.”
Lucy, Group Leader Engineering at AWE

The space domain has been identified by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) as one of the UK’s critical national infrastructure sectors. The need to increase and assure resilience and reliability of operation, particularly within the space domain in times of tension, is self-evident. Many technology developments are accelerated from the defence sector into the commercial sector. AWE is interested in further enhancing UK-sovereign, resilient, demonstrable capabilities for the space and air domains. Maintaining and developing a UK-sovereign capability is critical to the UK security and prosperity.

“Sourcing and supporting innovation is crucially important to the security of our nation. This competition represents the next step in DASA’s collaboration with AWE and we look forward to seeing what novel innovations the competition finds to address AWE’s challenges in the space domain.”
Anita Friend, Head of DASA

Learn more about the competition and submit a proposal here.

Supporting events

Launch Webinar
A dial-in session on Tuesday 22nd October, providing further detail on the problem space and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. If you would like to participate, please click to register on this Eventbrite page.

One-to-One Sessions
A series of 15 minute one-to-one teleconference sessions across Monday 28^th and Tuesday 29^th October, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions. Booking is on a first come first served basis. If you would like to participate, please click on the corresponding Eventbrite pages below to register.

Register for Monday 28^th October Session

Register for Tuesday 29^th October Session

Submit a proposal

We want novel ideas to benefit end-users working in UK Defence, Security and Commercial air and space domains. If you can provide this, submit a proposal to this competition here.