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 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 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.
The funding is a new strand of DASA’s Open Call for
innovation. The Coronavirus strand will initially
be open for one week from today – closing midday on 15
April – for rapid assessment of the first wave of
proposals.
DASA will continue to accept proposals after 15 April
for consideration.
More information
about this call and how to submit a proposal can be
found here.
The initiative is being run by DASA with support from
the Defence Science
and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Earlier this month, DASA launched a call
for rapid sanitising
technology to speed up the time it takes to clean
ambulances in conjunction with the Welsh
Government – attracting more than 200 proposals in just
one week.
Successful proposals are expected to be chosen this
week with trials and assessments starting soon after.
