CHERI Security Technology Innovation and Knowledge Centre

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of an Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) dedicated to accelerating the commercial adoption of CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions), an advanced memory-safe chipset architecture. The IKC will bridge the gap between research and industry by facilitating partnerships with commercial organizations, providing technical support, and enabling the transition of CHERI technology from laboratory settings to market-ready products. Successful applicants will demonstrate capabilities in technology transfer, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to guide organizations through the adoption and deployment of CHERI-based security solutions. This initiative aims to strengthen the UK's position in secure computing hardware and support the cybersecurity industry's shift toward memory-safe architectures.