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The Security Open Call is a competition which UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) runs to find proposals that address security challenges faced by government stakeholders.
1. Introduction The Security Open Call is one of the funding competition…
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is the front door for companies and individuals who want to innovate with defence and security. If you have an innovative idea to address our challenges, here’s how to get involved.
How to submit a proposal to UKDI
A new UKDI competition to develop early-stage disruptive science and technology for future game-changing advances in Defence robotics and autonomous systems.
Guidance on UKDI terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) and Dstl are seeking proposals that can aid UK government to develop future space technologies of benefit across multiple HMG uses.
This UKDI Themed Competition seeks innovative, cost competitive proposals that are designed for manufacture and scalable in twelve-months.
This guidance explains our competition process and how your proposal is assessed.
How to get in touch with UKDI for advice and guidance
This guidance is non-specific. Always check the specific requirements of the service you are applying for, as they take precedence over this advice.
This guide aims to support suppliers with submitting a proposal to UKDI’s submission service.
This UKDI competition, run on behalf of Dstl and the British Army, seeks innovations to the taking of Ground Bearing Capacity and wet-gap measurements.
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.
The Cabinet Office is seeking innovative proposals to assist in delivering the ambitions of the 2023 UK Biological Security Strategy and 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS).
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes.
Acceptable use policy for the UKDI online submission service.
UKDI support service for neurodivergent people from sole traders and small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Seeking low-collateral solutions to counter hostile Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), used for contraband delivery, surveillance near prisons and sensitive sites
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is running a Market Engagement activity seeking novel ideas to detect and defeat fibre optically controlled uncrewed aerial systems.
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