Applications open for HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Emulated Phones

The solutions being put forward by organisations applying for this challenge should already be at mid to high Technical Readiness Level (TRL). Organisations are being asked to apply if, over a 12-week period, they can develop and demonstrate a piece of technology to meet this challenge.

Project Scope

• Applications should already have partially developed emulation capability. The output of the 12-week project should be a demonstration of running mainstream apps through emulation, achieving at least TRL5.
• Applicants should consider the below list of requirements for consideration in the final solution:
  • Constraints:
    • Current focus on Android software only
    • Must be able to use mainstream and bespoke apps
    • Persistent account and data within apps
    • Solutions must consider encryption
  • Desirable features:
    • Use of the cloud
    • Visual and audio input can be fed into the device
    • Could consider using Mobile Virtual Number Operator (MVNO)
    • Agility of alias generation so they can be commissioned and decommissioned rapidly
    • Keystrokes and interaction may be used for evidential purposes in the future
    • Alias generation must exhibit a realistic pattern of life, geolocation, SIM card properties etc.
  • Stretch targets:
    • Alert system for the user to check messages on the emulator
  • Solutions should not include the following:
    • Remote control or the need to purchase multiple mobile phones
    • Horizon scanning

Funding Information

• Budget: up to £60,000
• Project duration: 12 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

• This challenge is open to sole innovators, industry, academic and research organisations of all types and sizes. There is no requirement for security clearances.
• Solution providers or direct collaboration from countries listed by the UK government under trade sanctions and/or arms embargoes, are not eligible for HMGCC Co-Creation challenges.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Solution providers or direct collaboration from countries are not eligible for HMGCC Co-Creation challenges.

Evaluation Criteria

• All proposals, regardless of the application route, will be assessed by the HMGCC Co-Creation team. Proposals will be scored 1–5 on the following criteria:
  • Scope: Does the proposal fit within the challenge scope, taking into consideration cost and benefit?
  • Innovation: Is the technical solution credible, will it create new knowledge and IP, or use existing IP?
  • Deliverables: Will the proposal deliver a full or partial solution, if a partial solution, are there collaborations identified?
  • Timescale: Will the proposal deliver a minimum viable product within the project duration?
  • Budget: Are the project finances within the competition scope?
  • Team: Are the organisation/delivery team credible in this technical area?

For more information, visit HMGCC Co-Creation.