The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) has been chosen by the Technology Strategy Board to manage the Aerospace and Defence Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN). The KTN will help promote innovation and collaboration across industry, Government and academia, helping to improve industrial performance and importantly help to drive forward the implementation of the National Aerospace Technology Strategy (NATS).
SBAC, as the national trade association for the aerospace industry, has extensive knowledge, experience and contacts with companies operating in the aerospace and defence industry. Its broader network of regional partners and their close working relationships with some 2,600 companies will give the KTN direct contact to a diverse range of companies at all levels of the supply chain.
The priorities for the new Aerospace and Defence KTN will include:
To deliver improved industrial performance through innovation and new collaboration maximising the impact of new research and technology and better co-ordination of resources for the delivery of the NATS.
To make the UK a more globally competitive environment for investment in aerospace and defence research and technology.
To facilitate innovation and knowledge transfer across the civil and defence sectors and closer collaboration between academia, industry and the Ministry of Defence.
To improve coherency and effectiveness of industry in science, technology and innovation towards Government supported by more rigorous analysis and technology road-mapping.
The Aerospace and Defence KTN will be jointly funded by the Technology Strategy Board and the Ministry of Defence. It is expected to have a budget of approximately £2.4 million over three years and will have a dedicated team to run the KTN and support the implementation of the NATS.
Further details can be found at: www.sbac.co.uk
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