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DASA / UKDI Open Call for Innovation

DASA / UKDI Open Call for Innovation (paused

Supports disruptive defence and security innovation through the UKDI route during transition toward renewed innovation operations.

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About

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), now operating as part of UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) since February 2026, runs the Open Call for Innovation as a standing, topic-agnostic competition accepting proposals across any defence or security subject. The programme has historically run multiple cycles per year, issuing funded contracts rather than grants, with Rapid Impact bids typically recei…

What this grant funds

Funds disruptive innovations across any defence or security topic, encompassing Defence Rapid Impact proposals and broader defence and security landscapes, through a standing topic-agnostic competition.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk