Program

Innovation Support to Operations (ISO)

Offers Innovation Support to Operations, supporting a fast-moving United Kingdom Defence Innovation competition line under the Ministry.

Ministry of DefenceUnited KingdomProcurement contract

About

Innovation Support to Operations is a fast-moving UK Defence Innovation competition line under the Ministry of Defence, aimed at urgent operational problems rather than longer-horizon research. It sits alongside the themed competitions but is structured around repeat cycles with short response times.

The current phase uses quarterly-ish cycles, with Cycle 7 closed on 12 May 2026. Contracts last s…

Industries covered

AerospaceDefenseHardwareIoT & EdgeRobotics

Grants under Innovation Support to Operations (ISO)

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

Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 — Next

Closed

Supports fast delivery of United Kingdom military-ready solutions through research partnerships focused on operational outcomes.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.gov.uk