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Map the Gap Phase 3

Supports United Kingdom environmental monitoring innovation through gap mapping and advanced river and ecosystem projects.

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Map the Gap Phase 3 is a UK Defence Innovation competition run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the British Army, seeking proposals for novel sensing technologies deployable from uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to address two specific military mobility challenges. Challenge 1 targets remote measurement of ground bearing capacity (GBC) to assess whether terrain ca…

What this grant funds

Funds novel sensing technologies deployable from uncrewed aerial vehicles to measure ground bearing capacity and conduct underwater river profiling in support of military mobility planning.

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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.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
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.£2M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk