Defence Science Technology Laboratory
Details
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Space Systems Programme is seeking proposals that can aid UK Defence and Security to develop future space science and technologies. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Space to Innovate Campaign was established in 2019 as an overarching space themed DASA competition. Progressing from the prior Space to Innovate Phase 1 and International Space Pitch Day competitions, the Space to Innovate Campaigns two previous challenge drops, Alpha Drop and Bravo Drop, have furthered DASAs space focus. Charlie drop follows on from this and offers a range of broader challenges to explore a greater range of novel science and technologies.
What innovations are we looking for?
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Novel ways to achieve fine resolution collection for intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR)
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Technologies and techniques to alert, protect and defend satellites
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Satellite and ground segment technologies for future Defence and Security operations
Total funding available
The total funding available for Charlie Drop is 1.5 million (excl VAT). We expect to fund between 3 and 12 proposals over a 24 month period.
The initial 1.5 million for the Charlie Drop competition is funded by MOD Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA). Funding from other MOD or wider government stakeholders may become available over the duration of the competition; if so, this will be reflected in a revised version of the competition document.
Proposals from Charlie Drop that are deemed to be fundable not funded will be available for funding by any UK government stakeholder up to one year after the outcome decision is released to bidders. For the purpose of this competition your bid may be shared with experts in other government departments.
Follow-on work
Once the initial contract is completed there will be a decision point where the Authority will decide whether it wishes to progress this work further. Follow-on work will be considered on its own individual merits and is not subject to further DASA competition processes.
Any follow-on work will be contracted via cost