Multi-million pound funding available for aviation border security innovators

Academics and industry experts with pioneering ideas capable of producing the next generation of aviation and border security can apply for funding through the UK Government’s Future Screening for Aviation and Borders competition. A funding pot worth £4.5 million is available over the next two years for innovative solutions that can enhance the screening of people and goods and strengthen the detection of dangerous, illicit and contraband items. The competition has been developed by the Future Aviation Security Solutions (FASS) programme – a joint initiative between the Home Office and Department for Transport (DfT) – and the Defence and Security