Defence and Security Accelerator Themed Competitions
DASA Themed Competitions by the UK Ministry of Defence fund innovative research to address specific defence and security science challenges.
Funder: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
Due Dates: Deadlines vary by themed competition; see current opportunities for open and upcoming calls.
Funding Amounts: Award size and duration vary by competition; recent themed calls have ranged from £100K–£1.5M per project, typically 6–18 months.
Summary: Targeted funding for innovative solutions addressing specific UK defence and security challenges.
Key Information: Eligibility and topics are competition-specific; most require UK-registered organisations and UK-based work.
Description
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Themed Competitions, run by the UK Ministry of Defence, are a series of targeted funding calls designed to accelerate innovation in defence and security. Each competition focuses on a specific technical challenge or operational need, inviting proposals from industry, academia, and innovators to deliver breakthrough technologies and solutions that can enhance UK national security and defence capabilities. Topics and requirements change with each call, spanning areas such as advanced materials, autonomous systems, cyber, medical innovation, and more.
