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The event is taking place in at the Kia Oval in London.

Jim Pennycook, Head of Operations at CDE, will introduce CDE and give an overview of proof-of-concept research funding opportunities for innovative science and technology providers.

Technical experts from Dstl (the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) will provide specific information about the themed competition: many drones make light work. This competition has up to 1 million available for fully funded phase-1 projects.

Are you new to CDE? Gemma Moxham, CDE Operations Manager will brief on what were all about, our funding opportunities and how to work with us.

In addition, Bruce Hardie, CDEs Technology Manager, will talk about how to create a great CDE proposal for CDE funding.

Attendees will be able to book a face-to-face meeting with CDE and Dstl subject matter experts to discuss potential proposals to the many drones make light work themed competition once youve signed up for the main event.

There will be 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.

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