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Rapid Transfusion Diagnostics: Optimising Safety on Deployed Operations

Supports innovative point-of-care blood testing devices for military medical operations in deployed settings.

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The Rapid Transfusion Diagnostics competition is a UK Defence Innovation programme run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeking technology solutions that reduce the logistical burden of collecting, testing, and administering blood in deployed military settings. The core challenge is to develop an innovative, logistically light po…

What this grant funds

Funds development of an innovative, logistically light point-of-care blood testing device to determine ABO blood group and detect blood-borne viruses in deployed military settings.

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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.£3M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk