Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

Summary:

Funds innovative ideas to improve UK defence and security.

Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility is dependent on the specific fund.

Additional information:

The Open Call for Innovation welcomes innovations that address defence and security challenges. It is open for proposals all year round, with assessment dates scheduled across the year.

Themed competitions exist to offer suppliers the opportunity to submit proposals around specific government areas of interest. Themed competitions may only run for a short time and have set closing dates.

UK-registered single small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with solutions to defence themed problems can apply for a Defence Innovation Loan to help develop and convert their mature innovation into a viable business proposition.

Application open and close dates vary for individual opportunities. Check the website for the latest opportunities and their associated deadlines.

Support organisation:
  • Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
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