Defence Science and Technology Laboratory logo
DASA Themed Competitions

DASA Themed Competition — Future-proofing Biosecurity: Microbial Forensic Capability

Supports DASA Themed Competition Future proofing Biosecurity Microbial Forensic Capability for practical innovation and measurable results.

ClosedDefence Science and Technology LaboratoryUnited Kingdom

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) launched a themed competition titled "Future-proofing Biosecurity by Strengthening the UK's Microbial Forensic Capability" on behalf of Dstl, offering up to £1 million (excluding VAT) for innovations that advance the United Kingdom's ability to conduct microbial forensic attribution and analysis. Microbial forensics — the identification and characterisat

Biosecurity — microbial forensics capabilities to advance UK biosecurity. Goal is to move technologies from low to medium TRL.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–18 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other Transaction (OT)
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£1M

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Sign up free to see how to apply

Sign up free to see the timeline

Sign up free to see where teams trip up

Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk