Working with the CDE
The Centre for Defence Enterprise is the first point of contact for anyone with an innovation that has a potential defence application. The Centre acts as a gateway between the outside world and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), bringing together innovation and investment for the defence market.
There is a team permanently based at Enterprise Centre available to talk to you about your innovation. If after talking to us we feel your innovation is something the MOD can use, you will be invited to submit a proposal for a research contract online. We have designed this process to be very quick and easy. Although we strongly encourage you to talk to us before you apply, it is not compulsory. Once your proposal application is submitted you can track its progress. Proposals can be assessed in as little as 15 days.
Successful applicants could benefit from:
- Proof-of-concept funding in the form of a research contract
- Support from our military scientists and engineers
- MOD trials and testing facilities
- A mentoring service ensuring a single point of contact within the MOD
- A unique customer insight into both UK and non-domestic defence markets
Please see the following sections to find out what the Centre for Defence Enterprise can do for you: