Funding call · UKDI · UK
UK Defence Innovation: Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 (Cycle 7)
UK Defence Innovation (incl. former DASA) · published 12 May 2026 · · Source ↗
Deadline12 May 2026
Budget / value€1.2m
Per-proposal cap £1,000,000 excl. VAT (~EUR 1.17m at 1.17); expected proposals under £350,000
Statusclosed
TRL?–6
Why it matters
Successful outputs may be taken forward into further development or procurement by MOD, making this a route to operational fielding for suppliers with near-mature kit. Cycle 7 has closed, but further cycles may launch, so UK-facing innovators should watch for the next window.
UK Defence Innovation themed competition seeking cost-competitive, manufacture-ready innovations that can be scaled within roughly twelve months. Cycle 7 proposals were due 12 May 2026 at midday BST; projects should reach at least TRL 6, last six months or less, and start around …
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