Competition: Rapid detection of toxic gases

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking proposals that enable rapid toxic gas detection to improve public safety with early warning of unsafe gas levels in busy spaces

The funding for this competition is provided by the Home Office, with support from the US Department of Homeland Security.

The rapid release of toxic gas in an enclosed or semi-enclosed environment may happen through accident, equipment malfunction or malicious intent, potentially causing adverse health effects for those in the vicinity.

DASA is therefore looking for innovative technological solutions to this health, safety, and security challenge. They are particularly interested in plans that integrate new technologies into future smart facility management systems.

Proposals achieving Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3-4 are encouraged.

DASA is expecting to fund multiple proposals under this competition, with a total possible funding of £1.6 million available for Phase 1. Additional funding for further phases to increase TRL may be available. If there is a future phase, it will be open to applications from all innovators and not just those that submitted Phase 1 successful bids.

Find out more about this Rapid detection of toxic gases competition.

Potential applicants can register to join an online briefing webinar on 7 February 2024.

First published 30 January 2024