The HADeS 2026 competition is being issued to attract innovators that can support DfT’s aspiration to ensure that the security checkpoint meets the highest possible threat detection capability, while remaining operationally viable, with funding and programmatic support to develop their solutions.
The main area of interest is cabin baggage screening, including alarm resolution and the screening of oversized baggage, with a focus on technologies that could be commercialised and certified in the future. However, other areas of screening are within scope and this document includes areas of interest for wider solutions for cabin baggage and passenger screening.
The competition is managed by Connected Places Catapult for the DfT. The Catapult will convene stakeholders, manage the competition, assist in the selection process and offer customised business support to the grant recipients. DfT will lead the selection process from the technical perspective and provide technical support to the projects.
