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Rapid transfusion diagnostics: optimising safety on deployed operations
UK Defence Innovation (incl. former DASA) · published 18 May 2026 · auto-extracted, not yet reviewed · Source ↗
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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 UKDI competition is run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Medical Services (DMS). It is seeking proposals that develop technology to
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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 UKDI competition is run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Medical Services (DMS). It is seeking proposals that develop technology to reduce the logistical burden associated with collecting, testing and administering blood in a deployed setting. There is one main challenge with two facets to it: to develop an innovative, logistically light point of care blood testing device(s) to test for ABO blood group and / or specific blood borne viruses. Please read the competition document in full for all details of the competition scope and challenge areas. Total funding available The total possible funding available for this competition is £3 million (excluding VAT). We expect to fund 4 to 6 proposals, in the region of £500,000 to £700,000 each, but we reserve the right to fund proposals at higher and lower values than these amounts. Submission deadline 12:00 Midday on 2 June 2026 (BST) Where do I submit my proposal? Via the UKDI Online Submission Service for which you will require an account. Only proposals submitted through the UKDI Online Submission Service will be accepted. Innovators are strongly advised to submit their proposal at least one hour before the deadline. Proposals submitted close to the deadline risk encountering issues that cannot be resolved in time. Responsibility for timely submission rests entirely with the innovator, no extensions will be made. If you are having problems submitting your proposal, email us prior to the deadline on accelerator@dstl.gov.uk or call 01980 950000 option 3 Monday to Friday 0900-1200 only). Launch webinar On 19 March 2026 UKDI hosted a launch webinar to provide further detail on the problem space and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. You can watch a recording of the webinar below. Rapid transfusion diagnostics optimising safety on deployed operations - Webinar
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