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Biosecurity Frontiers

Biosecurity Frontiers

Funds UK-based organisations developing biosecurity innovations across biodetection, AI diagnostics, and non-pharmaceutical protective systems for national security.

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Biosecurity Frontiers is a themed competition run by the Cabinet Office with delivery support from UK Defence Innovation (formerly DASA). It operates under the 2023 UK Biological Security Strategy and the 2025 National Security Strategy. The competition offers non-dilutive grants of £100,000 to £500,000 per project, with up to £2 million available in total, targeting innovations that strengthen UK…

Three challenge areas under the UK Biological Security Strategy: (1) Biodetection and Biosurveillance; (2) AI and Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Vaccines; (3) Non-pharmaceutical protective systems.

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.Grant
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk