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Seeking low-collateral solutions to counter hostile Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), used for contraband delivery, surveillance near prisons and sensitive sites
1. Introduction This UKDI (UKDI) competition is run on behalf of Ministry…
1. Competition Clarifications Q. What do you mean by last line of defence?…
Guidance on UKDI terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is running a Market Engagement activity seeking novel ideas to detect and defeat fibre optically controlled uncrewed aerial systems.
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is running a Market Engagement activity on…
This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations addressing challenges in th…
This UKDI Themed Competition seeks innovative, cost competitive proposals that are designed for manufacture and scalable in twelve-months.
How to submit a proposal to UKDI
How to get in touch with UKDI for advice and guidance
This UKDI competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations to support the donation and transfusion of blood in deployed settings.
This guidance explains our competition process and how your proposal is assessed.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes.
Loans of up to £1 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement.
DASA competition for the MOD Test and Evaluation (T&E) Transformation Programme to develop deployable T&E capabilities and regulatory solutions.
Acceptable use policy for the UKDI online submission service.
Guidance to consider when submitting a proposal
This document seeks to address and assist in the decision making of whether or not to apply for a MOD Research Ethics Committee (MODREC) review.
This UKDI competition (in partnership with Dstl) is seeking proposals for innovations which will deliver autonomous sensor management and fusion approaches.
UKDI support service for neurodivergent people from sole traders and small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
The UK accelerator has been chosen as one of the 13 affiliated accelerator sites participating in NATO DIANA’s 2025 accelerator programme.
How to complain about UKDI's services
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