Award of Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN) Contract to Heriot-Watt University
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN) Contract to Heriot-Watt University
Awarded 01 Feb 2023
Awarded01 Feb 2023
Value£50,000.00
SupplierHERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 5mo ago4mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2023Expired 30 May 2023
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to Heriot-Watt University for the Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN) project, valued at £50,000.
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Award of Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN) Contract to Heriot-Watt University
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