DSEI Gateway

DSEI Gateway Member Benefits

Your fast-track into the defence and security sector

DSEI Gateway is our membership offering designed to empower start-ups and SMEs to win contracts, grow their network and stay ahead in a complex market.

  

Join the Community

Gain access to exclusive networking tools, tender alerts and year-round events that fast-track your entry into defence from as little as £83/month

Who is membership for?

Start-ups, SMEs and non-traditional

Access exclusive insight into defence opportunities and engage directly with MoD and prime contractor decision-makers in member-only settings.

 

Government & Prime Contractors

Identify and connect with a global network of SMEs and non-tradiitional defence organisations to unlock innovation and accelerate your technological objectives.

VCs, Banks and Investors

Connect with groups looking to invest in high growth businesses with disruptive technologies and niche capabilities that can serve the defence sector to overcome common financial barriers to entry and help navigate financial complexities.

Upcoming events

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Introduction to the Defence Office for Small Business Growth

Join us for this live webinar with the Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG) as they explain their new mechanisms and priorities of the office, as well as discussing how SMEs can engage directly with them. We're delighted to welcome John Kite , Deputy Head of the new Office for Small Business Growth and lead on wider industry outreach and communications activity for MOD. Understand the journey that they have taken in setting up the office within the National Armaments Directorate, dedicated to supporting small British businesses to win more defence contracts.  Featurin This is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the workings of this new team, whilst being able to engage directly with them to ask what is most important to your business. Hear their roadmap for the next 12 months as they look to expand the impact of the office, with the aim of assisting in the government's drive to spend £2.5 billion more with SMEs. 
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DSEI Gateway Members Suite @ ITEC/UDT

Join us at the excsluive DSEI Gateway members lounge, an ideal space for private meetings and networking, or somewhere to rest in between touring the show floor. Explore the  ITEC  or  UDT agenda and get your ticket today.
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Site Visit: Autonomous Systems and Control Research Group

Join us for this exciting site visit taking place in Plymouth, with a guided tour and seminar session included. Whilst hearing presentations and discussions from regional stakeholders and operators, take this opportunity to highlight  how you could maximise your involvement in this space moving forward. Details of this upcoming site visit are available for DSEI Gateway members via the DSEI Gateway app.
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Meet the Team: Understanding UK Defence Exports' 2026 priorities

Looking to export, or already exploring international markets? Hear directly from UK Defence Exports about their priorities for the year ahead. Understand who they are as a team, what they do for industry, and how they can help/work with you as an SME or non-traditional supplier.   Gain insight on: Who are Defence Exports and what do they do How they can assist with helping you export your products internationally Common pitfalls and things to look out for Mechanisms and support in place to support your growth Following this briefing, we'll provide you with the opportunity to engage with a panel selected from the UK Defence Exports team in an interactive Q&A session. Take this opportunity to ask the questions that are most relevant to your business or speak one-to-one during networking drinks to close the event. 

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Membership FAQs

We have two payment schedule options for membership;

  • Bi-annual- £599 every 6 months
  • Annual - £999/year

Yes! You will be eligible to upgrade to membership for the differential in what you paid for access to DSEI and the annual membership fee.

Membership is on a rolling basis but has a 12 month minimum term. 

Terms & Conditions apply

Members are given access to our app which is our one stop shop to discover and book events, read exclusive content and expand your network.