Established in 2005, Ploughshare is wholly-owned by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).

We have exclusive rights to a unique portfolio of MOD-developed and crown-owned intellectual property, and we exist to transform ideas into commercial opportunities.

We work with government research and development teams and industry including manufacturers, software providers and MedTech companies to turn innovation into impactful, real-life products and solutions that:

  • Enhance and protect our Front Line Commands
  • Provide new and cutting-edge solutions for our healthcare system
  • Combat crime to make our streets safer
  • Make our planet more sustainable

 

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Our Purpose

Our purpose is to ensure that UK government science delivers real prosperity to the economy, our society, people’s lives, and our environment, whilst also delivering capability back to Government users.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the hub that makes government innovation prosper.

Our Mission

Our mission is to put government research into the hands of end users.

Ploughshare Innovation Ecosystem OCT 2024 v2.10.24

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The MOD Innovation Landscape is continuously evolving and we value contributions from the ecosystem. To help us develop this resource, please email info@ploughshare.co.uk.

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Our impact

140 +

Technologies to market

£ 126 m

Gross value added (GVA)

£ 17.1 m

Commercial Income

£ 163 m+

In exports

16

Spin-out companies created to date

500

Jobs created

£ 180 m+

Private equity investment in MOD innovation

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