Events and Calls
Past events
CDE One-to-One Surgery 14 July Glasgow
14/07/2010 - University of Glasgow
Summary
CDE offers "One-to-One" surgeries to provide individual guidance to innovators. The surgery provides personal support, guidance and advice. **This surgery is not connected to any other event and is free to attend.**
SEAS and EMRS Joint Technical Conference
13/07/2010 - 14/07/2010 - Edinburgh
Summary
The Systems Engineering for Autonomous Systems (SEAS) & Electro Magnetic Remote Sensing (EMRS) Defence Technology Centres (DTCs) will be holding an unclassified technical conference at which the work of both DTC's will be disseminated. The Technical Conference will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th July 2010.
CDE One-to-One Surgery 13 July Edinburgh
13/07/2010 - SEAS/EMRS DTC Conference, Edinburgh
Summary
CDE offers "One-to-One" surgeries to provide individual guidance to innovators. The surgery provides personal support, guidance and advice. **This surgery is part of the EMRS/SEAS DTC Conference who will charge for admission.** **A second surgery not conected to any other event and which is free to attend will be held on 14th July at Glasgow University - please see seperate registration under 'future events'.**
Complex Electronics Systems in Aerospace, Defence and Security
08/06/2010 - CCT Canary Wharf, Isis Building, London
Summary
Presented by the Aerospace & Defence KTN (Knowledge Transfer Network), the event will address both the challenges of living with systems complexity and approaches that the UK R&D community can adopt to be successful for both UK and global customers. Confirmed speakers include Jonathan Lyle, Head of Programmes, DSTL; Prof. Adam Ogilvie-Smith, Office for Security and Counter Terrorism, Home Office; and Prof. John McDermid, Technical Director, SSEI (University of York).
CDE One-to-One Surgery 8 June
08/06/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
To offer further support to inventors, industry and academia CDE complements the seminars with a series of "One-to-One" surgeries to provide individual guidance to innovators. The surgery provides personal support, guidance and advice.
CDE - Innovation for the Front Line
27/05/2010 - Loughborough
Summary
CDE, in partnership with the Systems Engineering Innovation Centre, University of Loughborough presents this wide ranging seminar, designed to provide attendees with information concerning key science and technology challenges and show how industry, SMEs and academia can obtain research contracts from CDE to develop novel ideas and solutions.
Next Generation IED Search and Detect Capability
13/05/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
Call Closes 24 June 2010. Working with the Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE), the MOD Counter Terrorism Science & Technology Centre (CTS&TC) is inviting industry and academia to propose transformational ideas which will provide the next generation of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search / Detect capability. The CDE briefing on 13 May focused on the current operational environments in which EOD and Search / Detect operators work and outline the technical challenges faced in locating and defeating Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Ideas are invited which will enhance capability whilst minimising the burden on military personnel and provide an integrated solution to the defeat of IEDs. Portable and remotely operated solutions and defeat devices are welcome.
CDE One-to-One Surgery 11 May
11/05/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
To offer further support to inventors, industry and academia CDE complements the seminars with a series of "One-to-One" surgeries to provide individual guidance to innovators.
Ministry of Defence - Open for Innovation
29/04/2010 - Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Summary
The Centre for Defence Enterprise, in conjunction with the University of Glasgow and Scottish Enterprise, will be holding a seminar “Ministry of Defence - Open for Innovation” on 29th April. CDE is the Ministry of Defence’s open portal for good ideas and innovative science that can be used in defence applications. At this seminar CDE will outline the opportunities and challenges in different areas of defence covering all types of science and engineering. It will show attendees how they can develop and submit proposals that will be assessed and possibly funded in just a few weeks.
Influence Through Cyber Space
22/04/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
**Please note that due to the huge response to this call (which closed on 7 June), the decision conference, previously advised as on 21 June, has had to be delayed one week uintil 28 June.** Whilst Defence activities are known primarily for their physical effect upon the real world (RW), there is increasing interest intheir ability to create effects, by means of military influence activities, in the cognitive domain, often described in terms of the 'battle for hearts and minds'. Whilst capabilities to analyse and understand human behavious and attitudes do exist, these have focused on people in the physical world: there has been relativelylittle emphasis on how behavious and attitudes are revealed and can be shaped by, online activity within the 'new media'. Cyberspace thus represents a new and challenging area of research for human and social scientists and as a domain within which Influence can be exerted. This seminar launches a call for research (closing 7 June 2010) to explore how human and social behavious is manifest in the virtual worlds of cyberspace.
CDE One-to-One Surgery 13 April 2010
13/04/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
To offer further support to inventors, industry and academia CDE complements theseminars with a series of "One-to-One" to provide individual guidance to innovators.
DEFENCE RESEARCH 2010
23/03/2010 - 24/03/2010 - ICC BIRMINGHAM
Summary
** Presentations now available for download ** Defence Research 2010 is the only official UK MOD event to present the whole of the MOD’s £440 million annual research investment to industry, academia and other suppliers, alongside key members of the MOD and the Armed Services. The MOD is offering businesses and organisations the opportunity to deal directly with the entire defence research community through exhibition, networking and sponsorship.
CDE One-to-One Surgery 9 March 2010
09/03/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
The next CDE One-to-One Surgery will be on Tuesday 9th March at CDE, Harwell. The purpose of this surgery is to provide personal support, guidance and advice on Quad Charts, military innovation and CDE submission processes. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their quad chart, proposed research project and military relevance with a member of Centre for Defence Enterprise.
Helicopter Rotor Blade Scintillation
11/02/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
EXTENDED TO 0900 ON 31 MARCH 2010. When operating in sandy or dusty environments, interactions between rotor blades and particles stirred up by the rotor downwash can give rise to a phenomenon frequently referred to as scintillation although other names such as "the halo effect" are also used. Potential causes have been postulated including triboluminescence, chemiluminescence or electroluminescence but little formal research has been conducted. Proposals are invited which will investigate the physics of this phenomenon and propose credible means to eliminate it.
CDE One-to-One Surgery
12/01/2010 - CDE Harwell
Summary
The next CDE One-to-One Surgery will be on Tuesday 12th January at CDE, Harwell. The purpose of this surgery is to provide personal support, guidance and advice on Quad Charts, military innovation and CDE submission processes. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their quad chart, proposed research project and military relevance with a member of Centre for Defence Enterprise.
Less Than Lethal Weapons and Effects
26/11/2009 - CDE Harwell
Summary
The MOD is seeking proposals for innovative ideas and solutions to allow the UK Armed Forces to deliver non-lethal effects in current operational situations, thereby allowing a graduated response to suspicious or threatening persons. This could involve confronting suspects approaching on foot, or those who may be using a vehicle, or those operating within a crowded place. A flexible set of non-lethal options will allow UK forces to deal with these challenging situations, minimizing (ideally avoiding) any impact on bystanders or other collateral effects, and reduce the risk of inadvertently using lethal force. Solutions are required for use by the UK Armed Forces on current operations in a variety of situations from foot patrols through to deployment at fixed military installations. They should be able to deter people from approaching when instructed not to, to disrupt enemy ability to monitor friendly force activity, and to stop or physically detain people if needed.
ECI (Expeditionary Campaign Infrastructure) Workshop (organised by A|D|S, formerly the DMA)
24/11/2009 - Bristol
Summary
The Defence Sector of A|D|S (formerly the DMA), in association with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment & Support Expeditionary Campaign Infrastructure (ECI) Team is organising an ECI Workshop on Tuesday 24 November 2009.
Science & Innovation 09 (Govnet)
19/11/2009 - QEII Conference Centre, London
Summary
Govnet’s 6th Annual Science and Innovation Conference, the UK’s premier event for those involved with the UK sector. Over 400 key decision makers from across the UK will be present at this high-profile and prestigious conference, joining over 20 speakers and 20 exhibitors to discuss the latest topics affecting UK science and innovation.
CDE One-to-One Surgery
10/11/2009 - Cardiff
Summary
The next CDE One-to-One Surgery will be on Tuesday 10th November at Welsh Assembly Government, Cardiff. The purpose of this surgery is to provide personal support, guidance and advice on Quad Charts, military innovation and CDE submission processes. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their quad chart, proposed research project and military relevance with a member of Centre for Defence Enterprise.
Battlefield Medical Technology
22/10/2009 - Harwell
Summary
The MoD is seeking innovative research in the area of Battlefield Medical Technology, where Technology is defined in the broadest possible sense as "the application of practical sciences to industry or commerce, the methods, theory and practices of such application and the total knowledge and skills available." It is likely to focus on the current military medical priorities of Quality of Survival, Battlefield Analgesia and Medical Force Protection. Any developments in this area should consider their effects on Theatre Medical Sustainment which seeks to provide and sustain medical support to deployed forces in theatre through the optimisation of casualty evacuation and treatment timelines, and the provision of appropriate treatment facilities, medical equipment and supplies. This call is being developed by the Defence Technology and Innovation Centre, Surgeon General, the Assistant Chief of Defence Staff Health, the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine and the Medical Logistics division.
Innovate 09 - Technology Strategy Board
13/10/2009 - Business Design Centre, London
Summary
Join Innovate ’09 to find out how you can harness innovation and ensure your business is in the best position to grow. Innovate is a full day of networking, conference and exhibition focused on providing you with access to the people who have innovated successfully. Through high-level question-time style sessions, in depth seminars, and technology exhibits you will be able to make new business connections and take away the tips, tricks and approaches that will inspire you to innovate back in the office.
Armour and Protection Science and Technology Centre Launch
08/10/2009 - CDE Harwell
Summary
The CDE, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is hosting the launch of the Armour and Protection Science and Technology Centre (A&P STC), which aims to promote fundamental research in support of armour development. The A&P STC, led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Porton Down, will seek to create and develop an enduring UK-wide armour and protection research community. The A&P STC will draw together the UK's leading researchers by providing the opportunity for collaboration, knowledge exchange and identification of exploitation routes. The seminar will highlight the current armour and protection research programme and will call for innovative research ideas in the field of armour physics.
NATO Undersea Resarch Centre : Machine Intelligence for Autonomous Operations
07/10/2009 - 08/10/2009 - Villa Marigola, Lerici, Italy
Summary
An Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG), the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), and the NATO Undersea Research Centre (NURC) sponsored workshop focusing on automatic classification, autonomy, and intelligent navigation (e.g. feature-based navigation), with a special focus on the underwater environment.
Stand Off Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
06/10/2009 - Harwell
Summary
The Centre for Defence Enterprise, in conjunction with the MOD Counter-Terrorism Science & Technology Centre, is hosting a seminar on the stand-off detection of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The seminar will launch a call for innovative research proposals for technology that can help locate trace amounts of VOCs in a wider environment.
CDE Summer Newsletter
30/09/2009 - Harwell
Summary
Please see attached the CDE Summer Newsletter. Please note that this is for information purposes only and is not an event.
"One-to-One" Surgery
29/09/2009 - CDE Harwell
Summary
To complement the seminar programme, CDE is trialing "One-to-One" Surgeries to discuss ideas and proposals. The one to one surgeries are intended to improve access to MOD and provide individuals, companies and academics that do not normally work in defence an opportunity to discuss their ideas.
CDE - Open for Innovation
17/09/2009 - Cardiff
Summary
The Centre for Defence Enterprise, in conjunction with Cardiff University and the Welsh Assembly Government, will be holding a seminar “CDE - Open for Innovation” on 17th September. CDE is the Ministry of Defence’s open portal for good ideas and innovative science that can be used in defence applications. At this seminar CDE will outline the opportunities and challenges in different areas of defence covering all types of science and engineering. It will show attendees how they can develop and submit proposals that will be assessed and possibly funded in just a few weeks. Speakers will outline particular challenges in areas such as ‘reducing the burden on the dismounted soldier’, alternative energy, counter terrorism and medical care. It will also be a valuable opportunity to learn more about the Centre for Defence Enterprise and the Ministry of Defence in general.
"One-to-One" Surgeries
03/09/2009 - CDE Harwell
Summary
To complement the seminar programme, CDE is trialing "One-to-One" Surgeries to discuss ideas and proposals. The one to one surgeries are intended to improve access to MOD and provide individuals, companies and academics that do not normally work in defence an opportunity to discuss their ideas.
Automated Imagery Exploitation
23/07/2009 - Harwell
Summary
Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) imagery systems generate high volumes of data, ranging from high resolution digital images to Full Motion Video (FMV) products, which require significant operator effort to fully analyse and exploit. There is therefore a need to develop automatic and semi-autonomous tools / techniques to assist in the processing & exploitation of imagery data in high-data throughput environments. Such tools / techniques should ease operator workload across the full range of their activities which may include image registration, cueing of targets of interest, feature extraction, recognition & identification of targets, archiving / retrieval of products etc and be capable of being applied within existing ISR systems and standards.
Prosthetics
16/07/2009 - CDE Harwell
Summary
MoD are looking for innovative research to improve and deliver prosthetics, rehabilitation and cybernetics to ensure injured service personnel are provided with the best available in order to retain personnel in service or minimise disability on discharge. SIT are working in conjunction with DMRC (Defence Medical rehabilitation Centre) Headley Court to develop the specific focus of this CDE call.
Student Autonomous Underwater Challenge – Europe (SAUC-E)
06/07/2009 - 10/07/2009 - Gosport
Summary
Following the success of the previous Student Autonomous Underwater Challenges – Europe (SAUC-E), the planning for the 2009 event is well under way. SAUC-E challenges the next generation of engineers to design and build an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and then perform realistic missions in the underwater environment. The event is designed to encourage young engineers and scientists to think about underwater technology and its future possibilities, as well as and fostering interest in innovation and technology, and encouraging careers in the field.
Cyber & Influence Introduction Day
08/07/2009 - Harwell
Summary
To develop Cyber & Influence research, the Ministry of Defence is evolving a Cyber & Influence Centre to encourage a UK-wide enterprise capability to create, develop and implement the tools and techniques that are needed. The proposed Cyber and Influence Centre will provide the strategic and technical leadership for MoD research in this area. It will formulate an innovative research programme to be delivered with contributions from across Government, Industry and Academia.
EMRS and SEAS DTC Annual Technical Conference
07/07/2009 - 08/07/2009 - Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Summary
Annual Technical Conferences for the Electro-Magnetic Remote Sensing Defence Technology Centre (DTC) and Systems Engineering and Autonomous Systems DTC
Future Protected Vehicle – The 30 tonne tank
25/06/2009 - Change of venue now at DVD Millbrook
Summary
We are looking for highly innovative ways of delivering the same capability as our current Main Battle Tanks, but in a significantly lighter package that is more easily transportable, fuel efficient and less reliant on the supporting military infrastructure. This is part of the Future Protected Vehicle Capability Vision.
Lightweight Personal Protection
25/06/2009 - Harwell
Summary
The physical burden on our dismounted soldier is significant and innovative solutions are sought to reduce it dramatically. Personal protection (including body armour and helmets) is a major contributing factor to the load carried by our troops and this call will seek novel lightweight solutions whilst maintaining a high level of physical protection. While reducing weight is the prime objective, solutions that signficantly reduce the burden by reducing heat stress or improving ergonomic factors such as load distribution, flexibility and reduced bulk, are encouraged. This is part of the "Reducing the Burden on the Dismounted Soldier Capability Vision.
Anglo French Innovation and Technology Partnership on Materials and Components for Missiles (MCM ITP
22/06/2009 - 24/06/2009 - Lille, France
Summary
Presenting the first year results from around 50 projects on underpinning (low Technology Readiness Level (TRL)) weapons science and technology.
Intent in Crowded Places
03/06/2009 - Harwell
Summary
CDE are delighted to be hosting a seminar on Intent in Crowded Places on behalf of Office for Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT). The CDE hosted event will be a mixture of presentations and informal discussions. It will provide attendees with further context on “Intent in crowded places”, and background information on the INSTINCT programme.
Self Sustaining Forward Operating Base
21/05/2009 - Harwell
Summary
The Capability Vision – Reducing Dependence on Fossil Fuel seeks to utilize technology to significantly impact the amount of fossil fuel Britain’s Defence Forces use. The CDE event on the 21st May will explore a particularly challenging part of this problem – that of allowing forward bases to operate effectively while minimising / removing their need for a fuel supply chain. Such a concept presents a significant technological challenge but offers major military operational benefits and reducing vulnerability of the logistics tail. DTIC will seek, through the CDE, ideas and technology that could either reduce the energy requirements of a base or provide alternatives to the diesel generators. Any alternative power systems must provide a similar level of electrical power, with the same degree of robustness / resilience, and remove the logistics burden of transporting fuel to the base. There must be no compromise to the effectiveness of the operations. One solution to this may be the generation of bio or synthetic fuels for military use from resources within the local environment of a base. This aspect will be discussed by the Defence Fuels Group. If successful the outcome of this work could lead to a concept demonstrator.
International Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference
18/05/2009 - 21/05/2009 - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Summary
11th International Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference
Personal Robotics Support Vehicle
23/04/2009 - Harwell
Summary
We want to reduce the burden carried by our soldiers. A potential solution is a robotic support vehicle that can follow an Infantry Section (8 soldiers) and carry some of their equipment but which will have the same mobility and can go to the same places that the soldiers can. This is part of the ‘Reducing the Burden on the Dismounted Soldier Capability Vision (CV)’ (see the Defence Technology Plan on www.science.mod.uk for more details).
Lightweight Soldier Weapon System
23/04/2009 - Harwell
Summary
We want to reduce the burdens carried by our soldiers. A potential option is the use of novel technologies and materials that reduce the weight of the small arms (weapons) and ammunition carried by an Infantry Section (8 soldiers). This is part of the ‘Reducing the Burden on the Dismounted Soldier Capability Vision (CV)’ (see the Defence Technology Plan on www.science.mod.uk for more details).
Industry Participation in Counter IED Trials
31/03/2009 - Porton Down
Summary
Following on from the announcement at the CDE Counter-IED industry day in November 08 that the MOD CT S&T Centre will be undertaking further IED detection trials from the 20th April 09 until the 8th May 09, there is a potential opportunity for further industry participation in this activity. The CT S&T Centre would welcome contact from companies who would be interested in testing their IED detect technologies as a "quick look" at the trial in April. If you are interested in participating please can you provide outline details of the detect technology to the CT S&T Centre enquiries desk (enquiries@ctcentre.mod.uk) by 31st March 09 and we will follow up on your submission.
Defence Research 2009
24/03/2009 - Inetrnational Conference Centre, Birmingham
Summary
**All presentations from conference now available** Defence Research 2009 - The only MOD Conference and Exhibition covering all of UK Defence Research. MOD presents its plans for the Defence Research Programme as part of a 2 day confernce and exhibition.
Powering the Dismounted Soldier - a lighter future?
24/03/2009 - Birmingham
Summary
MOD is conducting research aimed at substantially reducing the weight burden on dismounted soldiers, of which portable power is one element. This work seeds to lighten the load arising from power supplies through the rapid implementation of novel lightweight or high density power technologies. The research will ensure rapid identification, evaluation, development and exploitation of ideas from the brightest and best in the UK to meet the demanding requirements for man-portable power. At this seminar MOD will outline the problems faced and challenge attendees to help us find solutions. Please note that this seminar will be held at the ICC in Birmingham.
Countering Difficult Air Targets
26/02/2009 - Harwell
Summary
MOD is conducting research to ensure that air defence weapons & systems are capable of dealing with the evolving threat from aerial systems. The key issue is to be able to deal with an increasingly wide range of threat systems from rockets, mortars, artillery and UAVs. The research will encompass the entire air defence system from Sensors, Command and Control through to conventional and novel effectors. At this event MOD speakers will describe the challenges, the priority areas for research and invite innovative ideas at the system, sub-system or technology level.
Finding a straw in a haystack - Persistent Wide Area Surveillance HIRID
22/01/2009 - Harwell
Summary
The CDE will host a seminar that will describe and discuss Persistent Wide-Area Surveillance (PWAS), which is to be the first subject under the MOD’s High Impact Rapid Implementation Demonstrator (HIRID) programme. The PWAS HIRID is expected to run for 3 years with a total budget of approximately £10M. It will pull through high risk, high pay-off technologies to in-theatre operational demonstration and assessment. Speakers will introduce the PWAS HIRID and highlight some of the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance challenges that face the military today.
Supporting the Expeditionary Air Force
23/10/2008 - Harwell Science & Innovation Campus
Summary
Speakers will highlight the many and varied challenges, opportunities and issues that face the Royal Air Force today as it operates as an expeditionary Air Force in an extreme and harsh environment. This subject covers a wide range of topics and will be of interest to a large spectrum of SMEs, academia and industries.
“Logistics in the Armed Forces”
25/09/2008 - Centre for Defence Enterprise, Harwell
Summary
The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is the Ministry of Defence’s new ideas gateway for UK science and technology industry, academia and innovators. We help ensure that our Armed Forces have access to the best equipment, science and technology, and stay one step ahead of the enemy. The Centre provides a quick response to ideas with a range of advice, assistance and research funding. To help you understand the complex requirements of the UK’s Armed Forces, the Centre hosts a programme of monthly Technology Seminars at its office at the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire and elsewhere around the UK. These seminars are an opportunity for industry, academia and innovators to meet with MOD experts and decision makers.
Keeping the Fleet at Sea
26/07/2008 - Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Summary
This was the second seminar hosted by the Centre for Defence Enterprise, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. Attendees at the seminar were given the opportunity to listen to a number of presentations from senior UK military personnel and MOD scientific experts. The presentations were centred on the challenges faced by the Royal Navy in its operations throughout the world.
Energising the Armed Forces
24/07/2008 - Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Summary
Focused on the challenges faced by the Armed Forces including alternative power sources, reducing the cost, solar panels, fuel cells and various logistic problems.
Increasing the Effectiveness of the Dismounted Soldier
29/05/2008 - Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Summary
Presentations from the military & scientific communities and discussed the challenges faced by our armed forces. Attendees were challenged to come up with innovative solutions to address some of the issues facing soldiers on current operations, including how to reduce the weight of personal kit and increase soldier's mobility through new technologies.
Underpinning Defence Mathematics - Measures of Information Content
01/01/0001 - MOD / EMRS DTC / TSB Industrial Mathematics KTN
Summary
The MOD in conjunction with the Electro Magnetic Remote Sensing Defence Technology Centre (EMRS DTC) and the Technology Strategy Board's Industrial Mathematics Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), are seeking proposals for novel ways to measure information content in data or image streams with respect to military objectives in the context of electro-magnetic remote sensing (i.e. Infra red, visible, millimetric wave, radar, etc).