Defence Science Technology Laboratory
- DASA has launched a new Themed Competition: Generation After next Communications and Networks
- Multi-phase competition with up to 6 million available, funded by the Defence Science technology Laboratory (Dstl)
- Phase 1 (Discovery Phase) Open from 22 March - 17 May 2023
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Generation After next Communications and Networks. This competition seeks proposals for innovative technologies for communications, networking and information services, with an emphasis on challenges specific to defence.
The scope of this Themed Competition includes the development of new physical layers, networking and information layer concepts and protocols, as well as cross-cutting aspects such as inter-layer interactions, network management approaches, and the impact of novel information assurance technologies. DASA is particularly interested in proposals that address issues specific to defence, such as:
- denial of communications technologies by highly capable adversaries
- the need to adapt rapidly to changing operational context including changes in communications capability without dependence on expert staff
- the need to integrate rapidly into heterogeneous networks and information systems
See the full competition document to learn more about the challenge areas.
Competition details
Generation After next Communications and Networks will have four phases. This competition is a Discovery phase which seeks innovations at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of 3 or 4. See the full competition document for more information about competition phases.
A total of 1 million (ex VAT), is available for this phase of the competition. DASA expects to fund 8 to 10 proposals.
The deadline to submit a proposal for this competition is midday 31 May 2023.
Do you have an innovation? Read the full competition document and submit a proposal.
Supporting events
Dial in sessions: 18 April 2023
A dial-in session providing further detail on the problem space and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page.
Submit a proposal
If you have an innovation that could level-up the digital networks used by military forces, to ensure effective and reliable communications, submit your proposal.