DEADLINE ALERT: DASA calls for Less Lethal Weapons proposals
The Defence Innovation Network reports that the UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking innovative technologies that allow law enforcement officers to safely de-escalate conflict from a distance.
An information webinar will be held on Wednesday 9 September 2020. This will provide further detail on the competition and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. Please register on the Eventbrite page.
This competitive solicitation is seeking proposals for technologies that allow law enforcement officers to safely prevent the escalation of conflict in serious or violent circumstances, from a distance. The primary focus will be on solutions for distances between 5m and 50m, but solutions for distances between 0m and 70m will be considered.
At the end of the Phase 1 competition, DASA expects the innovation to be sufficiently developed to achieve either proof of concept or prototype demonstration, dependent on which track is chosen. Additional funding for further phases to increase Technology Readiness levels (TRLs) may be available in the next financial year.
The total funding available in this Phase 1 competition across two tracks (see section 2) is £500k (excluding VAT).
A Competition Briefing Webinar will be held 9 September. Proposals are due by 15 October
For further information: DASA
Supporting events
- Wednesday 9 September 2020 – A dial-in session providing further detail on the competition and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page.
- Wednesday 9 September 2020 – A series of 15 minute one-to-one teleconference sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page.
- Thursday 24 September 2020 – A series of 15 minute one-to-one teleconference sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page.