英国航空航天系统公司在英国投资建厂, 英国航空航天系统公司
Release Date: 2009-06-22
FARNBOROUGH, UK – BAE Systems is inviting Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the intelligence and security sector to come forward with innovative technologies as part of its Investment in Innovation programme.
The initiative will see the global defence, security and aerospace company provide support to SMEs that can help to develop new technology to improve security in the UK and worldwide. Specific areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, cyber-security, biometrics and intelligent surveillance systems.
David Mullin, Manager of the Investment in Innovation programme at BAE Systems, said: “Small to medium businesses make a vital contribution to the UK’s entrepreneurial culture. As a leading technology organisation, we recognise that engaging with these companies can stimulate even greater innovation, which will deliver better capability to our customers and ultimately help to ensure the future competitiveness of the UK economy.
“We aren’t looking to take a stake in these companies. Instead, we are working with them to develop their technology for the benefit of both parties, which is an attractive proposition to many small firms.”
In addition to potential financial investment, BAE Systems offers engineering and technology resources, as well as the use of its state-of-the-art test and evaluation facilities, advice on intellectual property, business coaching services and the placement of its employees within partner organisations to accelerate the development of technology.
BAE Systems has already invested in and partnered with a number of SMEs and universities under the Investment in Innovation programme to help accelerate ideas and deliver innovative new technologies. One company benefiting from the scheme is Surrey-based face-recognition specialist OmniPerception. Under the programme, BAE Systems has provided in excess of £1 million of funding, as well as project management and engineering support, to help develop new technology to improve security in public places such as airports and train stations.
OmniPerception Director David McIntosh said: “BAE Systems is a tremendous partner for a company like ours. It has the vision and resources to help us extend our success and, for a large global operation, has shown it can operate with the light touch the SME community requires.”
For further information on BAE Systems Investment in Innovation programme, visit www.baesystems.com/InvestmentInInnovation.
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| Company: | 英国航空航天系统公司 |
| Country: | 英国 |
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