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UK Defence Innovation and the British Army are seeking innovative technologies to help meet rapidly growing battlefield power demands
UKDI and the Department for Transport are looking for proposals that could help strengthen the security and resilience of the UK transport network.
UKDI seeks counter-Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities for development to deployment
How two innovative suppliers delivered passive drone detection systems in just six months
Wiltshire-based start-up, Blakcro, used UKDI funding to develop defence grade powered paraglider systems — giving troops a discreet, agile and independent air mobility capability
From police drones to military quadcopters, Vizgard's UKDI-funded visual AI is helping to keep the skies safer.
Do you have an innovation that could help tackle the UK’s security challenges? Submit your idea to the Security Open Call.
UKDI launches Cycle 8 of Innovation Support to Operations - a fast paced competition to identify and accelerate innovative technologies for scalable manufacture and urgent defence deployment.
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), the MOD’s innovation team, announces its 5 innovation themes.
Dstl seeks early-stage novel and disruptive science and technology to advance defence robotics and autonomous systems
Dstl and the UK Space Agency are on the hunt for more innovations to improve future space capabilities for defence and security
Building on the success of Phase 1, funding has been awarded to four successful applicants who will be adopting PYRAMID on their products, growing the PYRAMID supplier base and providing valuable feedback to MOD and other us…
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A Sheffield start-up used UKDI funding to develop a robot that builds resilience into defence supply chains.
Dstl, in partnership with the British Army, is seeking innovative solutions to remotely assess diverse terrain for safe passage
This competition seeks innovations to strengthen the UK's ability to detect, prevent and respond to biological risks
New fast-paced Market Engagement calls for industry perspectives and novel ideas for countering fibre optic UAS
The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking technology to counter unmanned underwater vehicle threats. UK companies can apply, with solutions assessed by jHub — for potential UK defence use.
With DTEP funding, Filtronic has developed cutting-edge plastic packaging technology for high-power semiconductors, strengthening the UK's independence in critical defence technology.
This competition requires ideas for optimising the safety of blood used in deployed settings
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has launched Phase 3 (Cycle 7) of Innovation Support to Operations - looking for tech that can be developed fast and scaled at pace.
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