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UKDI Themed Competitions

Runs UKDI Themed Competitions, time-bounded funded contracts addressing specific defence and security challenges defined by Dstl and MOD customer.

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UKDI Themed Competitions are time-limited procurement calls on specific defence and security challenges, run by UKDI on behalf of Dstl and MOD customers (British Army, Defence Medical Services, Home Office, NPSA, Royal Navy). Each competition targets a defined technical challenge area and carries its own budget, deadline, and eligibility rules.

Themed competitions are distinct one-off events, not…

AerospaceAIBiotechDefenseHardwareIoT & EdgeMedtechRoboticsSynthetic Biology

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.gov.uk