Competition: Tackling Knife Crime in the UK

Advance notification of a new competition seeking innovations in technology and approaches to help tackle knife crime DASA is interested in innovative technologies and approaches for the identification of people carrying steel-bladed knives. With a view to, in the longer term, developing deployable solutions to aid the UK Police and security organisations. Total funding of up to £500k is available in Phase 1 of this competition for research projects of up to 6 months in duration. Additional funding is anticipated to be available for future phases of this competition. Queries should be sent to accelerator@dstl.gov.uk