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Map the Gap Phase 3 — Riverine Relief

Supports United Kingdom teams with aerial systems for terrain and river assessments that improve operational safety.

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Map the Gap Phase 3, subtitled Riverine Relief, is a UKDI competition run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the British Army, representing the third iteration of a program that has run since 2020. The competition funds novel sensing technologies deployable from uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAS) to address two specific operational needs: measuring ground bearing cap

Ground bearing capacity measurement from unmanned aerial systems and underwater river profiling via UAS-deployed sensors to reduce risk to British Army personnel during terrain reconnaissance.

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