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Biosecurity Frontiers

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

UK Defence Innovation (formerly DASA)United KingdomGrant

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…

AIBiotechCybersecurityDefenseMedtechSynthetic Biology

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

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