17th July 2023
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new competition on behalf of The Innovative Research Call (IRC). This £3.1 million competition seeks state of the art and technological solutions for the improved detection of explosives and weapons.

The Innovative Research Call (IRC) 2023 for Explosives and Weapons Detection is a cross-government programme that seeks proposals from industry and academia for the screening of people and/or their possessions, goods, vehicles, and buildings and areas. This collaboration is one of the links the UK has with the US through science and innovation.

In Short:

  • DASA has launched a new Themed Competition: The Innovative Research Call (IRC) 2023 for Explosives and Weapons Detection
  • The IRC competition is a collaborative action of several government departments and law enforcement agencies
  • The total funding available is £3.1 million, this will be split into two competition phases
  • Deadline for submissions is 30 August 2023 at 12 midday (BST)

If you have an idea for a scientific or technical solution for the improved detection of explosives and weapons, submit your proposal now!

 

Learn more and submit a proposal!

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