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[UKDI] Stage 2: Tactical Power Challenge

Included in Unlimited Plan*

UK Defence Innovation challenge for the British Army: £2.45M (ex VAT) of development contracts for innovative tactical power solutions from TRL 4 to TRL 6, in two stages. Stage 1 closes 10 November 2026 at midday GMT.

Award
Not stated per project. £2.45 million total (excluding VAT) for Innovative Tactical Power Solutions; a number of proposals may be funded. No per-project cap stated.
Single applicants welcome

Next deadline

Closes: 15 December 2026

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What it funds

UK Defence Innovation challenge for the British Army: £2.45M (ex VAT) of development contracts for innovative tactical power solutions from TRL 4 to TRL 6, in two stages. Stage 1 closes 10 November 2026 at midday GMT.

Who it suits

UK-registered businesses based in the UK with work done in the UK, offering innovative tactical (deployable/battlefield) power solutions for the British Army. Projects start at TRL 4 and must reach TRL 6, starting around March 2027 and completing by 31 March 2028. Stage 1 is an idea overview with o…

  • Defence & security
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderUK Defence Innovation
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredNo
Next deadline15 December 2026
Key sectors
Defence & security

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