UK Defence Innovation
UKDI open and themed competitions (formerly DASA)
Themed and open competitions funding innovative solutions to defence and security challenges. DASA, DIU and DE&S FCI now sit inside UK Defence Innovation (UKDI).
Award
Typically £50k-£1m per phase
Single applicants welcome
Next deadline
Date to be confirmed
What it funds
Themed and open competitions funding innovative solutions to defence and security challenges. DASA, DIU and DE&S FCI now sit inside UK Defence Innovation (UKDI).
Who it suits
Companies with dual-use technology relevant to defence or security problems.
- Defence & security
- AI & software
- Space & satellite
- Feasibility
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
Award band£250k-£1m
FunderUK Defence Innovation
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredNo
Next deadlineTo be confirmed
Key sectors
Defence & securityAI & softwareSpace & satellite
Considering UKDI open and themed competitions (formerly DASA)?
Talk through your project with a specialist and find out whether this is the right competition before you invest time in an application.