Defence and Security Accelerator Themed Competitions
Limited submissionForecasted
The Defence and Security Accelerator Themed Competitions by the UK Ministry of Defence fund innovative research tackling targeted defence and security challenges through rapid development and demonstration.
Funder: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Innovation Outline (IO) deadline (projected) | October 2026: Submission Deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £350,000 per proposal; total funding per cycle typically up to £1,000,000; project durations usually 4–6 months.
Summary: Supports innovative solutions to targeted UK defence and security challenges through themed competitions, aiming for rapid demonstration and exploitation.
Key Information: Only UK-registered organisations are eligible and all work must be conducted in the UK.
Description
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Themed Competitions, managed by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, invite proposals that address specific technical challenges in defence and security. These competitions seek innovative ideas, technologies, and approaches that can be rapidly developed, demonstrated, and transitioned into operational use by UK defence and security stakeholders. Each themed competition targets defined challenge areas—such as autonomous systems, cyber defence, and advanced materials—supporting the Ministry’s goal to maintain technological advantage and operational effectiveness against evolving threats.
