What we invest in We invest in businesses developing advanced, dual-use technologies NSSIF is accelerating the development of technologies that will give the UK and our allies an advantage, protect our way of life, and promote our prosperity in a tech-driven world. Often, these technologies have a dual use, applied in both a commercial or industrial setting and in national security and defence. In identifying and developing dual-use technologies, we focus on 12 areas: Audio and visual processing Technologies that allow audio and visual data to be captured, recorded and analysed Commercial space, platforms and robotics Low cost of deployment technologies for transporting sensor payloads into challenging environments Computational behavioural analysis Technologies that automate processes for measuring and inferring human behaviour at scale Cyber security Technologies to enhance and defend digital networks Data analytics and A.I. Technologies and tools for interactive data transformation and exploitation, and to enable analysts to work more efficiently Financial technologies Technologies that enable financial information to be tracked Identity technologies Technologies that highlight or obscure identifying information about individuals and groups IOT and the evolving environment Technologies that help understand the local environment or deliver a step change in infrastructure Novel data transport Technologies to move data securely and without detection between geographical locations Sensors, novel materials and power sources Technologies and novel manufacturing to enable operations Quantum technologies Novel technologies and techniques, viable in commercially exploitable timescales Biological and medical technologies Technologies and techniques with national security implications, including to detect, manage and mitigate biosecurity risks Learn more about NSSIF About us How we invest Investment stories National Security Strategic Investment Fund About NSSIF What we invest in How we invest Investment stories British Business Bank plc is a public limited company registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office at Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ. It is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. British Business Bank plc and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. They are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk © 2021 British Business Bank plc Accessibility Privacy Notice Cookie Policy Modern Slavery Act Statement Cookie Policy We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies ensure that this website functions correctly. We also use optional cookies to remember your preferences and repeat visits so that we can improve your experience. You can find out more by reading our Cookie Policy, and you can manage and change your cookie preferences at any time. Reject Accept Cookies Settings