DASA Open Call Innovation CY2025 Cycle 4
Summary
DASA announced the closure of its Open Call for Innovation CY2025 Cycle 4 for submissions. Work continues towards UKDI Full Operating Capability, with the new service scheduled to reopen prior to July 2026. Interested parties should monitor the DASA website and join the mailing list for updates on future competition cycles.
What changed
The Open Call for Innovation CY2025 Cycle 4 has closed for submissions as DASA transitions towards UKDI Full Operating Capability. This is an administrative notice informing potential innovators that no new proposals will be accepted for this cycle.
For innovators seeking defence and security funding opportunities, the closure means they must wait for the next competition cycle. The DASA website and mailing list will provide advance notice when the new service reopens, expected prior to July 2026. Previous cycle documents remain available for reference.
What to do next
- Monitor the DASA website for updates
- Subscribe to the mailing list for future competition announcements
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Competition: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation - CY2025 - Cycle 4
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes.
From: UK Defence Innovation and Defence and Security Accelerator Published 23 September 2025 Last updated 27 January 2026
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Overarching Competition Document: Open Call for Innovation CY2025 - Cycle 4
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Competition Document: Open Call for Innovation CY2025 - Cycle 4 - Defence Rapid Impact
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Open Call for Innovation CY2025 - Cycle 4 - Draft Contract
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Open Call for Innovation: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Open Call for Innovation: Open Call Competitions Generic Proposal Template
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Notice
Please note Open Call for Innovation CY2025 - Cycle 4 has now closed for submissions.
As work continues towards UKDI Full Operating Capability the Open Call for Innovation is now closed. The new service will reopen prior to UKDI Full Operating Capability in July 2026.
Please keep an eye on our website and join our mailing list here to receive updates as soon as they become available.
If you are looking for a previous cycle now closed for submissions please refer here
The Open Call for Innovation allows innovative ideas to be proposed to Defence and Security stakeholders, even where a specific requirement has not been stipulated. It is a broad mechanism to allow innovators to present disruptive ideas which may otherwise be overlooked.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes. The general requirements common to all Open Call competitions are contained within the ‘Overarching Competition Document’. The scope relating to specific competitions is contained with each respective competition document.
Please read the competition document in full for all details of the Open Call for Innovation competitions currently accepting proposals.
Submission deadline
12:00 Midday on 13 January 2026 (GMT)
Where do I submit my proposal?
Via the DASA Online Submission Service for which you will require an account. Only proposals submitted through the DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.
Published 23 September 2025 Last updated 27 January 2026 show all updates
1.
27 January 2026
UKDI tag added.
2.
13 January 2026
Notices advising the Open Call for Innovation is closed.
Also advising CY2025 Cycle 4 has closed.
3.
3 December 2025
As work continues towards UKDI Full Operating Capability the Open Call for Innovation will be closed from the end of Cycle 4, which has been extended to 13 January 2026. The new service will reopen prior to UKDI Full Operating Capability in July 2026.
4.
19 November 2025
In Overarching Competition Document: Open Call for Innovation CY2025 - Cycle 4 the following have been updated:
1. Updated the wording regarding the duration we will seek funding for fundable proposals. Changed from decision release to feedback release.
2. Updated the wording regarding who we will share your proposal with to reflect, partners across His Majesty's Government.
5.
23 September 2025
First published.
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