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The Technology and Growth Alliance is a movement
We are living in a period of geopolitical turmoil. Defence, resilience and innovation are agenda toppers.
But this is not just about bringing new innovation in. It is about unlocking what already exists within defence and taking it beyond. To drive growth, strengthen supply chains, and create wider economic impact.
“The truth is, we haven’t always translated benefits for national security into benefits for wider society. To ensure those breakthroughs are used to power new industries and create new jobs, we’re launching the Technology and Growth Alliance, convened by Ploughshare.”
The Right Honourable John Healey MP
Former Secretary of State for Defence (DSEL, 2026)
The TAG Alliance is building a connected ecosystem where
We are at the start of this journey, but our ambition is clear. Get more defence-origin innovation into market, at scale, delivering real-world impact
We share best practice and experiences to unlock progress
Convene
We align real-world demand with breakthrough capability
Connect
We build the leadership mandate for dual-use growth
Galvanise
We work to strengthen the system to deliver at scale
Share
Applying defence technology to real-world challenges, for business or societal benefit
AI, data and decision support
Control rooms, analysts, operations dashboards, industrial monitoring, software-led environments
Cyber and secure communications
Fibre networks, satellite links, secure infrastructure, resilient communications, data centres, connected systems
Autonomy and robotics
Drones used for inspection, mapping, surveying, logistics or offshore work; autonomous platforms in practical civilian environments
Space and sensing
Satellites, earth observation, antennae, geospatial imagery, monitoring infrastructure, situational awareness
Energy, infrastructure and resilience
Grid infrastructure, advanced power systems, offshore energy, batteries, remote operations, critical infrastructure
Human systems / biotech / applied science
Labs, diagnostics, advanced testing, wearables, human-machine interaction, precision equipment
The impact we make together
IP and Innovations
More IP and innovations successfully reach the market through spin-outs, licensing and new ventures
Unlocking Value
We unlock the value of investments already made but not yet realised
We bring more impact
together
“We are sitting on a goldmine of technology that can transform the world around us, but we’ve traditionally struggled to get these solutions out of defence and into the wider world. The Alliance aims to be the catalyst that releases the full potential of defence-born technologies, ensuring innovation spills over into society, boosts the economy, and supports services like the NHS. At present, barely a handful of spin-outs emerge from defence IP, but with so much cutting-edge work happening in UK firms, there’s no reason we shouldn’t see 20 to 30 new companies launched annually.
We’re delighted to have our founding members on board, they play a vital role in sharing their expertise and shaping the direction of this movement. We must now call on more private companies, investors, academic institutions and research organisations to join. If you believe in the power of innovation to transform industries, communities and global markets, we want you with us.”
Hetti Barkworth-Nanton
CEO, Ploughshare
The TAG Alliance delivers greater growth from defence research by working together, rather than working alone
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Discover how the TAG Alliance turns bold questions into real momentum. From first conversation to lasting outcome, this is where serious capability finds the mission it’s been looking for.
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