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Rapid Transfusion Diagnostics

Supports United Kingdom medical teams developing point-of-care blood diagnostics for use in field operations.

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Rapid Transfusion Diagnostics is a UKDI competition run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeking point-of-care blood testing innovations to reduce the logistical burden of collecting, testing, and administering blood during deployed military operations. The central challenge is to develop a logistically compact device capable of …

Point-of-care blood grouping (ABO) and bloodborne virus detection devices designed to reduce the logistical burden of blood collection, testing, and administration in deployed military settings.

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