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Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3

Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3

Funds UK-registered companies delivering manufacturable, TRL 6-ready defence technology innovations scalable to operational use within twelve months.

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Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 (ISO Ph3) is a themed competition run by UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), the successor to the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). It sits under the UKDI Themed Competitions stream, which funds technologies with near-term operational relevance to the UK Armed Forces. The competition targets innovations already at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or abov…

Counter-UAS interceptor sensors, one-way attack UAS seekers, UAS survivability systems, GNSS-denied UAS navigation, jam-resistant telemetry data, maritime autonomous navigation, and maritime terminal guidance.

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.6–12 months
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.—

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