The event took place in London at the Grand Connaught Rooms, 9:30am to 4pm.

Jim Pennycook, Head of Operations at CDE, introduced CDE and gave an overview of proof-of-concept research funding opportunities for innovative science and technology providers. Technical experts provided specific information about the themed competition: security for the internet of things. This competition has up to £1 million available for fully funded phase-1 projects.

Security for the internet of things

View the presentation slides from the morning session.

In addition, Bruce Hardie, CDE’s Technology Manager, will talk about how to create an effective proposal for CDE funding.

View the presentation slides from the afternoon session.

Attendees were able to pre-book a face-to-face meeting with CDE and subject matter experts to discuss potential proposals for the ‘security for the internet of things’ themed competition.

There were networking opportunities with other potential bidders, current Dstl suppliers, CDE, Dstl and military experts.

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.