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[UKDI] Cycle 8 of Innovation Support to Operations

Included in Unlimited Plan*

A fast-paced Ministry of Defence competition supporting technologies that can be demonstrated rapidly, manufactured at scale and deployed into operational defence environments. Solutions must reach at least TRL 6 within a maximum four-month project and be capable of scaling towards operational deployment within approximately 12 months after completion.

Award
Up to £350,000.
Single applicants welcome

Next deadline

Date to be confirmed

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What it funds

A fast-paced Ministry of Defence competition supporting technologies that can be demonstrated rapidly, manufactured at scale and deployed into operational defence environments. Solutions must reach at least TRL 6 within a maximum four-month project and be capable of scaling towards operational deployment within approximately 12 months after completion.

Who it suits

A fast-paced Ministry of Defence competition supporting technologies that can be demonstrated rapidly, manufactured at scale and deployed into operational defence environments. Solutions must reach at least TRL 6 within a maximum four-month project and be capable of scaling towards operational depl…

  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Defence & security
  • Late stage & scale-up

Programme specifications

Award band£250k-£1m
FunderUK Defence Innovation
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredNo
Next deadlineTo be confirmed
Key sectors
Clean energy & net zeroManufacturing & materialsDefence & security

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