BAE Systems has launched a new flagship technology incubator programme, BAE Systems Launchpad, aimed at accelerating cutting-edge defence innovations into commercially viable businesses beyond the defence sector. According to the press release, Launchpad directly addresses the challenge of moving defence technologies beyond prototype development by spinning them out into independent start-up businesses. This aligns with a key priority outlined in the UK’s Defence Industrial Strategy, which calls for “constant innovation at wartime pace” and highlights the need for more successful spinouts from UK-developed technologies.

The programme is designed to leverage BAE Systems’ position as a technology innovator to support national priorities, including rapid technology incubation, sovereign capability and economic growth. It also provides start-ups with access to customers across a broader range of sectors, like energy and advanced manufacturing. By doing so, BAE Systems contributes to UK innovation and strengthening the country’s industrial base. The first company established by the Launchpad programme is Rho-C, which is already making strides in its industry.

Rho-C will exploit innovative technology originally developed for use in submarines, which enables the transmission of power and data through solid materials. This technology eliminates the need to drill holes for wires and has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and safety of operations in the oil and gas industry. The first Launchpad business is based on technology created within BAE Systems’ internal research and development programmes. Future ventures could also include partnerships with academics and other technology specialists, including opportunities using quantum clocks for radar and hyperspectral sensing.

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