BattleLab
Situated at Dorset Innovation Park, the Defence BattleLab is a result of a collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, Dorset Council and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership. This pioneering and unique facility serves as a hub for end-users and experts from various defence sectors, facilitating collaboration and engagement with the MOD.
The BattleLab aims to nurture and evolve innovative solutions by bringing together diverse minds to address complex challenges and emerging threats in defence. With technology rapidly evolving, including advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing, the defence sector strives to stay competitive by embracing transparency and collaborative approaches.
As part of the government's National Strategic Technology and Innovation Exchange programme (NSTIx), BattleLab serves as a Co-Creation Space for defence innovation. It not only encourages national but also regional development opportunities by fostering partnerships that might not typically collaborate.
Equipped with hot desking, breakout rooms, conferencing facilities, and event space, BattleLab offers a conducive environment for experimentation and solution development. Users have the flexibility to book facilities according to their needs, whether short-term community hot desks or dedicated desks for longer durations.