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Your gateway to a portfolio of world-class technologies
We uniquely have access to innovations created by the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and by leading scientists and engineers across the UK Ministry of Defence.
Available Technologies
Gain a commercial advantage with our patents, software, and know-how in a wide range of technologies and sectors.
Find out moreInvestors
Be part of the next transformational high-technology spin-out and benefit from de-risked, UK government supported, developments.
Find out more125+ Technologies Licensed
From life sciences and materials to software and sensors, we have expertise in licensing a range of technologies to industry.
580+ Jobs
Our licensees and spin-outs have created more than 580 jobs.
Low Risk Innovations
Our government-backed technologies offer a low-risk and quicker time-to-market for your next product development.
£220M in Exports
Our licences have collectively benefitted from more than £220M in exports, improving their bottom line and value.
Licensees
A number of primes and SMEs have benefitted from our technologies, including Thales, Honeywell, and QinetiQ.
