NSTIx has established a government-led network of themed Co-Creation Spaces (CCS). The CCS’ combine the respective power of specialist public and private sector partners in research, capability development and end user requirements. This supports the development of effective, user-driven technology at pace in areas that are critical to national security.
For more information, please see the ‘NSTIx Leaflet’ in digital form. OpTech Co-Creation (OCCS) has engaged with a network of key Community Collaborators, techUK being one of them, to accelerate and leverage access to their existing networks of industry and academic Solution Providers.
Below you can find all previous and live security challenges which are open for techUK members to submit proposals too.
Challenge Name | Challenge Form | Deadline | Q&A | Status |
Bi-Directional Global Logistics - Command, control and status |
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8th September 2023 |
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Closed |
Intelligent Surveillance Trigger |
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1st November 2023 | Briefing Call | Open |
Mapping Industrial Assets in a Complex Environment |
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20th October 2023 | Awaiting | Open |
Covert Evidential Footage |
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3rd November 2023 | Awaiting | Open |

Intellectual Property will be managed in accordance with the above Terms and Conditions, so please do take a look before submitting a proposal.
If you have any questions on any of the security challenges or the Co-Creation network, please contact techUK's Programme Manager for National Security, Raya Tsolova ([email protected]).
For more infromation please contact:
Raya Tsolova
Raya Tsolova is the Programme Manager for National Security at techUK.