Uk Defence And Security Accelerator

UKDI Proposal Submission Guide for Defence Innovation

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) issued updated guidance on submitting proposals to the UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) programme. Innovators seeking defence or security contracts must register for the UKDI online submission service, complete proposals in accordance with the acceptable use policy, and ensure no information classified above Official is submitted. Successful applicants must complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire to demonstrate cyber resilience before contract award.

DASA Open Call Innovation CY2025 Cycle 4

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.

Up to £1.5M Funding for Conflict Wound Care Innovations

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has launched a themed competition offering up to £1.5 million for innovations addressing conflict wound care. Funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and MOD Defence Medical Services, the competition seeks proposals for modelling conflict wounds and developing novel treatments. UKDI expects to fund 5 to 7 proposals ranging from £200,000 to £300,000 each.

Competition: Defence Innovation Loans FY25/26 Cycle 7

The UK Defence Innovation unit and Defence and Security Accelerator announced Cycle 7 of the Defence Innovation Loans competition, offering loans of up to £1 million at a below-market interest rate of 7.4% per annum. The loans are designed to help businesses convert mature defence innovations into viable business propositions suitable for defence procurement. Proposals must be submitted through the UKDI submission service portal.

UKDI Competition Seeks Innovations for Conflict Wounds Treatment

The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations to improve understanding and treatment of conflict wounds. Two challenge areas are included: modelling conflict wounds using biological models, and developing logistically light first aid treatments for early injury delivery by non-specialist users in austere environments. Total funding of £1.5 million (excluding VAT) is available across an expected 5 to 7 proposals.