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SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DUAL-USE FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES FOR A SAFER WORLD

Are you a researcher in defence, security, resilience, cyber, AI, or quantum?

Whether you’re working on cutting-edge hardware like quantum processors or advanced sensors, or on software innovations like AI or cyber defence that have the potential for dual-use, your expertise is critical to developing the next generation of technologies that will protect and empower societies worldwide.

SETsquared is the enterprise partnership of the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. We support deep tech start-ups and spin-outs to raise investment and grow.

Introducing Janus

Janus is redefining strategic resilience through frontier dual-use technologies, ensuring the UK and NATO allies remain at the forefront of global innovation.

By powering the operational superiority of both NATO and the UK, Janus uniquely positions itself within the defence ecosystem.

It equips start-ups and industry with the necessary operational and technical support to commercialise emerging technologies that address pressing needs within defence and civilian markets.

Janus unlocks procurement pathways and connects innovators with strategic investors, demystifying the scaling process for early-stage businesses. This enables the next generation of high-growth, dual-use ventures to focus on addressing our nation’s most critical challenges.

Expert roundtables

As a key delivery partner, SETsquared is hosting a series of expert roundtables in 2025. These invite-only events will gather leading academics, industry professionals, and government stakeholders to:

Share insight on emerging defence tech challenges
Share cutting-edge research & industry trends
Identify collaborative R&D opportunities, leading to DASA scouting opportunities
Explore themes such as AI, quantum, cybersecurity, autonomous systems & robotics, security and threats, and ethics

Why get involved?

Influence the next generation of defence and dual-use tech.
Engage with Europe’s prime dual-use ecosystem.
Connect with top researchers, innovators, and policy influencers.
Discover new partners for research, funding, and commercialisation.
Play a strategic role in strengthening national and global resilience.
Identify collaborative R&D opportunities – showcasing your work to key stakeholders.
Unique opportunities for Early Career Researchers (ECRs).
ECRs will gain access to entrepreneurial training through QUEST – an exclusive programme designed to build innovation and commercialisation skills.
Understand the practical challenges faced by end-users in the defence and dual-use sectors.