Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
Open Call for Innovation (DASA)
DASA's Open Call funds innovative ideas to improve UK defence and security, submitted at any time outside a themed competition. Defence Rapid Impact and Innovation Focus Areas sections are open for cycles through the year.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Defence Rapid Impact proposals should deliver a TRL 6 or 7 demonstration with a realistic prospect of impact within 3 years. No funding limit is stated; DASA would typically expect to fund bids between £100K and £250K, which is a guide rather than a stated award range. Page is superseded from CY2025 Cycle 1 onwards. Cycle dates listed for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 have passed as of today.
How to apply
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