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Competition Document: UKDI Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 1

The Security Open Call is a competition which  UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) runs to find proposals that address security challenges faced by government stakeholders.

• From: UK Defence Innovation
• Published: 3 August 2026

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Competition Document: Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 1

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Security Open Call - Cycle 1 - Home Office Focus Area - Challenge Areas

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Security Open Call - Cycle 1 - NPSA Focus Area - Challenge Areas

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Security Open Call Terms and Conditions

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Security Open Call Stage 2 Offline Template

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The Open Call for Innovation allows innovative ideas to be proposed to Defence and Security stakeholders, even where a specific requirement has not been stipulated. It is a broad mechanism to allow innovators to present disruptive ideas which may otherwise be overlooked.

The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across the Security landscape. The scope relating to specific competitions is contained with each respective competition document.

Please read the competition document in full for all details of the Open Call for Innovation competitions currently accepting proposals.

Deadline for Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 1 - Stage 1 submissions:

12:00 midday on 27 August 2026 (GMT)

Deadline for Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 1 - invited Stage 2 submissions:

12:00 midday on 29 October 2026 (GMT)

Published 3 August 2026