Driving opportunity and innovation for North East SMEs.
Become part of a dynamic network driving innovation and growth in the Defence and Security sector. Whether you’re an business, academic institution, or large enterprise, NERDSC offers opportunities to collaborate innovate and grow
Membership of the NERDSC is open to traditional and non-traditional Defence & Security businesses, Higher Education Institutions and Research and Technology Organisations. Membership is for organisations rather than individuals.
The Cluster’s geographical boundaries include :–
Any industry organisation or academic body which operates within the NERDSC’s geographical area and offers products, services and/or R&D and technology solutions that can be applied in the Defence & Security Sector.
As a sub-set of full membership for organisations such as Government Agencies, MOD Regional Organisations, Trade Bodies and Funding Bodies that can support and add value to the Cluster. They will be referred to as Strategic Partners.
Organisations which operate outside of the North East Region but still within the UK and are able to assist the Cluster address specific gaps in capability.
They are referred to as Associate Members.