DASA open call for innovation

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The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK

Your idea could be a concept, product or service, at various levels of maturity.

DASA currently run three distinct submission sections under the open call:

Open call proposals will be subject to the full competition process and assessed using the criteria as detailed on the competition process and assessment guidance.

Competition closing dates

The open call for innovation runs in cycles throughout the year. Assessment starts the day after the competition cycle closing date.

A list of the cycle closing dates for 2024/2025 is shown below.

Cycle   Competition opens at midday Competition closes at midday Decision released by Feedback released by
1 (Defence Rapid Only) 6 March 2024 14 May 2024 23 August 2024 6 September 2024
1 (IFAs Only) 23 April 2024 11 June 2024 23 August 2024 6 September 2024
2 (Defence Rapid and IFAs) 11 June 2024 3 September 2024 15 November 2024 22 November 2024
3 (Defence Rapid and IFAs) 3 September 2024 19 November 2024 28 February 2025 7 March 2025
4 (Defence Rapid and IFAs) 19 November 2024 25 February 2025 9 May 2025 16 May 2025

Find out more about DASA's open call for innovation.

First published 15 June 2021