Digital Security by Design - Technology Access Programme (UK)

Digital Catapult, funded by UKRI, is now accepting applications for the Digital Security by Design (DSbD) Technology Access Programme (TAP). This program offers UK-based companies the opportunity to trial cutting-edge cyber security technologies and gain access to valuable technical support.

Programme Overview

The DSbD Technology Access Programme is designed to allow companies to experiment with and validate prototype cyber security technologies, including lowRISC’s Sonata board, Arm’s Morello board, and the CHERI stack. Participants will receive technical support to integrate these technologies into their systems, products, and applications, and will be able to provide feedback to influence future development.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to advanced cyber security technology capable of preventing approximately two-thirds of hacks, cyber attacks, and data breaches.
• The potential to open new markets for cyber secure by design products, offering a competitive advantage.
• Identification of spatial and temporal memory-safety vulnerabilities in your code, with minimal code changes required.
• Access to a vibrant community of cyber security professionals for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Media exposure through DSbD and Digital Catapult channels.
• £15,000 grant for Tier 1 companies.
• Access to experts at lowRISC, Arm, University of Cambridge, and Digital Catapult.
• Possibility to keep the Sonata or Morello board after the programme.
• Become part of the TAP Alumni upon successful completion.

Programme Tiers

Tier 1: For UK-based companies with under 250 employees. Includes £15,000 funding, access to the Sonata board (and Morello board if needed), technical guidance, and participation in check-in sessions and group learning activities.

Tier 2: For UK-based companies with more than 250 employees. Includes access to the Sonata board (and Morello board if needed), technical support, and optional participation in check-in sessions and group activities.

Requirements

Participants must:

• Participate in onboarding, technical reporting, and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Attend the end-of-programme Showcase event.
• Be a UK-based company with a focus on cyber security and R&D.
• Be registered on Companies House with a business bank account.

Who Should Apply?

The programme is open to companies in various industries including IT services, computer software, hardware, energy, automotive, telecoms, and IoT. Companies ideally should operate in sectors serving Critical National Infrastructure.

Technical Details

The programme involves technologies like CHERIoT, with potential applications in C/C++, MicroPython, Verilog, and RUST. Familiarity with FPGAs and security feature implementation is beneficial.

For More Information

For additional details and to apply, visit the Digital Catapult website.

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