Advancing Dorset in Defence, Security and Innovation | 28 May 10:00 - 12.00
Overview
Dorset has a thriving Defence and security sector and it's set to get a further boost when the Ministry of Defence Battle Lab opens at Dorset Innovation Park in autumn - a result of Dorset LEP, the MOD and Dorset Council's combined £5.7m Investment.
Leading up to the lab gaining operational status, we're bringing you a virtual preview on 28 May. Join us for an overview of the Battle Lab and to hear about the range of business support available for Dorset’s SMEs working in, or looking to diversify into, the defence and security sector. This will include hearing from both Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth about their industry engagement programmes as well as funding opportunities available through the national Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).
The full event programme will be published shortly, but will include:
- The Battle Lab (based at Dorset Innovation Park)
Capt. Edward Ebbern, Head of Innovation - Specialist User, MOD
- Funding innovation in Defence and Security: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) - Mike Madden, Innovation Partner for South West England.
- Supporting SME Innovation
Lucy Devall, Innovation and Executive Education Manager, Arts University Bournemouth.
- Security & Privacy by Design
Dr Duncan Ki-Aries, Cyber Security Research Group, Bournemouth University.
Who should attend?
- Businesses - both Dorset-based and those from further afield - that are interested in working with, or in, the defence and security sector
- Businesses looking to establish a presence in Dorset or partner with Dorset businesses/organisations
- Investors and entrepreneurs
- Academics working with industry partners