Ben Whitaker

Innovation Partner (aka Technology Scout) for the UK Government's Defence and Security Accelerator. Covering #Wiltshire, #Hampshire, #Berkshire #Oxfordshire.

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

🚨 NEW: Funding available for innovative and novel solutions to assist military drone operators to improve usability in challenging and complex urban operations.

Find out more about this @DASAccelerator + @DefenceES competition 👇
https://t.co/FTYhpNn71C

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

I'll be talking about the @DASAccelerator at the @VenturefestSO #VFS20 Virtual Briefing on Friday 2nd October from 10:00 to 12:00.

To hear from me, as well as @dstlmod, @BAESystemsplc, @solentlep, @carswellgould, @joinmytown and others, sign up here: https://t.co/OHNjPAl3pQ

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

There's still time to sign up for the International Space Pitch Day Webinars which are taking place today (3pm-6pm) & tomorrow (4pm-6pm). Follow the link to get booked on! https://t.co/TYEvBd6n2x #intlspacepitchday #ispd #ada #alliedDFEN #defence #security

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

🚀Delighted to announce the launch of our International Space Pitch Day, a joint initiative between the UK and US to fund & fast-track #innovation to solve #defence #space challenges. Want to pitch your idea for chance to win £50k?

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

International Space Pitch Day has been launched by @HarvSmyth! ✨This is a joint UK-US initiative to find, fund & fast-track #innovation & #technology that'll be the best of the best to help our militaries in #space🌌 $1m (£800k) funding available! https://t.co/DRhZLjAlJa

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

Just a reminder that @DASAccelerator is still open for business and looking to support innovators during these difficult times...

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

We know times are hard but we have your best interests at heart. Our #Innovation Partners are still here to support you & your business the best they can. Take care of yourselves & we hope to see you all soon. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #WeAreHereTogether #Covid19UK

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

Got a novel #innovation for detecting or defeating small #drones? If so, apply for a share of £1.5m to develop & demonstrate your idea: https://t.co/2ggYl4Ebeq

Aim is to protect fixed #infrastructure, people/vehicles, & #ships from this growing threat.

#UAS #Security #defence

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

🚑A great outcome for our #COVID19 Ambulance Cleaning challenge! Over 200 ideas received and 12 now tested on real ambulances...

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

📢We have completed trials with @dstlmod of innovative technology to slash the time it takes to deep clean ambulances in response to #coronavirus - supporting the work of @WelshAmbulance

Finding, funding and trialling new solutions in just 33 days.

@DefenceHQ @SBRICOE

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

Thanks to everyone that helped make this a record breaking call for DASA and should see some truly exciting technologies trialled for decontaminating ambulances.

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

A huge thank you to everyone who answered our call for ideas and innovation to decontaminate ambulances quicker as part of the national effort against Coronavirus.

We had 200+ proposals in just one week and have now CLOSED this call.

Thanks to everyone for an amazing response

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

Our #ArmedForces need to be equipped to fight against #COVID19. We've launched a £1m fund via our Open Call to find the best #innovations. We're open to any idea that can help beat this. Have a solution? https://t.co/Up7uTPGoCG #InThisTogether #CovidSupportForce

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

Phase 2 of the Biosensing competition has gone live today. We're looking for further innovative technologies that can improve the way to rapidly detect & locate hazardous biological agents. Think you can help us? Follow the link to our website for info: https://t.co/dfkBTYAcMG

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

We're looking for technologies able to rapidly sanitise ambulances after carrying patients with suspected COVID-19. Could you help? Applications for funding are required by midday on 1 April.

#COVID2019, #Funding

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

We're continuing to do our bit to help with #COVID19. We're looking for rapid sanitising #technology to speed up the time it takes to clean ambulances to help save lives. It takes 45 mins to clean an ambulance, can you help speed up the process? https://t.co/hvoGOoRIqg

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

ICYMI, @DASAccelerator has 3 new challenges under our Open Call:

1) Reduced-Burden Area Biosurveillance ☣️
2) Detecting firearms 🔫and ammunition through scent👃
3) Next generation aviation 🛫security 👮‍♀️

Got a relevant innovation? Need 💰? Look here: https://t.co/aPsGeSDvK8

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

#Windfarms are essential to reducing the UK's #carbonfootprint. But they can also disrupt our vital air defence #radar . Got an idea for how to solve this problem? If so, apply for a share of £2m 💰to develop your idea further: https://t.co/jIOP91fhKc.

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

Got any novel technologies that could be used in the next generation of missile systems 🚀? If so, this €13M funding pot is worth checking out: https://t.co/QhyQL9kqw8. Relevant areas include #materials, #rocket and air breathing propulsion, RF seekers etc.

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

Hey UK, it's our birthday 🎵🎉 We are a young organisation but we make up for that with years & years of experience within the DASA team. We are celebrating this week as it's our 3rd Birthday! Now, grab yourself some cake and take a look at our key facts of the year.

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

Got an idea that could make bank notes 💷harder to #counterfeit? @DASAccelerator are working with the @bankofengland to develop novel #security features for the next generation of bank notes. We've got money to fund the development of your ideas: https://t.co/5qiUiXHZfV.

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

A very warm welcome to Anita Friend on her first day as Head of DASA!

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

Our #unmanned #vehicles need to operate in #wind 🌪️, #rain ⛈️, #snow ❄️, and dense vegetation 🌴, not to mention extreme #temperature 🌡️, #pressure 🗜️ and #acoustics 🔊 etc. Do you have an innovation that could help? If so, apply for a share of £2m: https://t.co/4S7l53ZRKD

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

I've previously blogged about the #amazing job I have at @DASAccelerator (https://t.co/a3LKva57ep). If that appeals, we're now #recruiting for a new Innovation Partner to cover South East England: https://t.co/3nY1nxZPmz. Be quick though, applications close on 19 August...

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

We are looking for an Innovation Partner for the South East region. It's an #opportunity to outreach & build relationships with our stakeholders, SMEs, third sectors & those who have never worked in #defence & #security. Why not apply? https://t.co/udRf7AxgmG #CivilService #Job

[Ben Whitaker @BenWhitakerDASA]

The @DASAccelerator team is growing. Want to join us?

[UK Defence Innovation @UKDInnovation]

We are looking for a Delivery Manager & an Associate Delivery Manager. Both are exciting #opportunities! Can you deliver bespoke services to overcome #challenges? Can you take the lead to engage with our customers & stakeholders? https://t.co/rOoL65BDNd https://t.co/6QbAbPoKho