We are pleased to welcome the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) team for a day of briefings, networking and confidential 1:1 advice and guidance sessions for ADS, techUK, Make UK Defence and Team Defence Information members from all sectors of Industry.

DASA finds and funds exploitable innovation from a diverse range of sources for UK defence and security, whilst boosting UK prosperity. The day will have a strong focus on the opportunities and support available for SMEs.

Please note: We will only be accepting one delegate per company. Delegates can only book with one trade associaton.

AGENDA:

09:30

Arrival & refreshments

10:00

Opening remarks

Andrew Kinniburgh

CEO, Make UK

10:10

Introduction to DASA

Anita Friend

Head of DASA

10:30

DASA Opportunities

Jas Shanker

DTEP Innovation partner

10:45

Morning break

11:00

Alternative funding services

Anis Mourad & Tracey North

Business Growth Partners

11:15

Regional Defence and Security Clusters

Mark Darvill

Innovation Partner

11:30

DIANA

TBC

11:45

AUKUS

Tony Collins

Innovation Partner

12:00

Mark Darvill

Innovation Partner

12:10

Lunch and networking

13:00

1:1 meetings

16:00

Event close

Meet the Defence & Security Accelerator (DASA)