Dstl, the science inside UK defence and security, is at the forefront of delivering on the Government’s ambitious agenda to secure science superpower status by 2030.
It is also embarking on its most ambitious agenda to date to develop the best innovative technologies and cutting-edge science to keep the UK safe – spending around an extra £1bn with industry and academia over the next four years.
Industry opportunities - engaging with Dstl
Interim Chief Executive Doug Umbers has also directly appealed to individuals and organisations across the science and technology community to consider working with Dstl – especially those who have not thought about working with defence and security before.
In these sessions, you will hear from Mr Umbers, Dstl Chief Technical Officer Andy Bell, as well as those leading work in the exciting areas of AI, space, emerging technologies and others, as well as from the commercial team on how to work with the lab and access funding.
Dstl is a proven national asset, but we can only deliver on this exciting agenda by working with the best of the science and technology community from all sectors.
We are offering unprecedented opportunities in funding, access to world-class expertise and advice, access to users, access to inside knowledge, a deep operational understanding, and access to partners who can help you develop, exploit, and commercialise your innovations.
Fred Sugden
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Francesca Richiusa
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including Defence Digital, DE&S, innovation units and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including private briefings and early market engagement events. It also supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
