{"id":45618,"date":"2026-05-22T12:32:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/45618\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:32:26","slug":"bae-systems-launch-incubator-programme-to-propel-cutting-edge-technology-beyond-defence-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/45618\/","title":{"rendered":"BAE Systems launch incubator programme to propel cutting-edge technology beyond defence sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAE Systems<\/a> Launchpad is a new technology incubator programme designed to take dual-use technologies beyond the defence sector and help cutting-edge innovations reach their full commercial potential.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Defence Industrial Strategy, which calls for \u201cconstant innovation at wartime pace\u201d and highlights the need for more successful spinouts from UK-developed technologies.<\/p>\n

The programme is designed to leverage BAE Systems\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

BAE Systems Launchpad has given us a highly effective, mature technology that we can quickly turn into a product. We\u2019re currently working on our first operational unit, which would never have happened this fast without BAE Systems\u2019 support.
Rob Malkin, Chief Technology Officer at Rho-C<\/p>\n

By doing so, BAE Systems contributes to UK innovation and strengthening the country\u2019s industrial base. The first company established by the Launchpad programme is Rho-C, which is already making strides in its industry.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Rho-C is in the process of closing its first venture capital funding round. Julian Cracknell, Chief Technology and Information Officer at BAE Systems said: \u201cBAE Systems has long been a leader in UK research and development and Launchpad represents an exciting evolution in how innovation is taken forwards. It allows us to bring to market agile start-ups that are increasingly vital to sectors beyond defence, including energy and advanced manufacturing. It helps more people use the innovative technology being developed by some of the smartest brains in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rob Malkin, Chief Technology Officer at Rho-C said: \u201cBAE Systems Launchpad has given us a highly effective, mature technology that we can quickly turn into a product. We\u2019re currently working on our first operational unit, which would never have happened this fast without BAE Systems\u2019 support. They\u2019ve given us access to their technology experts as well as help to set up and run our new company. We\u2019ve got a huge amount of interest from our first prospective customers and an exciting first year ahead of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first Launchpad business is based on technology created within BAE Systems\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

The Defence Industrial Strategy highlights the importance of turning innovative technologies into scalable businesses. Launchpad aims to address this challenge head-on, using BAE Systems\u2019 technologies and expertise.<\/p>\n

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