tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/organisations/defence-and-security-accelerator HM Government 2026-05-07T09:24:22Z /government/publications/conflict-wounds-from-biology-to-battlefield-solutions#2026-05-07T09:24:22Z 2026-05-07T09:24:22Z

This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations addressing challenges in the field of conflict wounds.

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal#2026-04-23T14:42:16Z 2026-04-23T14:42:16Z

How to submit a proposal to UKDI

/guidance/assessment-process-and-criteria#2026-04-23T14:41:33Z 2026-04-23T14:41:33Z

This guidance explains our competition process and how your proposal is assessed.

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-terms-and-conditions-and-contract-guidance#2026-02-17T09:17:49Z 2026-02-17T09:17:49Z

Guidance on UKDI terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.

/guidance/submit-a-defence-and-security-accelerator-proposal-online-acceptable-use#2026-02-17T09:17:29Z 2026-02-17T09:17:29Z

Acceptable use policy for the UKDI online submission service.

/government/publications/competition-defence-innovation-loans-fy2526-cycle-7#2026-02-05T15:30:56Z 2026-02-05T15:30:56Z

Loans of up to £1 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement.

/government/news/up-to-15-million-available-for-innovations-that-improve-conflict-wound-care#2026-01-27T12:19:00Z 2026-01-27T12:19:00Z

Dstl/DMS competition through UKDI offers funding to innovators that can remedy gaps in modelling and treating conflict wounds

/government/publications/dasa-impact-report-2025#2026-01-27T11:28:20Z 2026-01-27T11:28:20Z

This report, produced by Beauhurst, examines the economic activity and growth of companies funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator between 2016 and 2024.

/government/case-studies/deeper-insights-safer-skies-ai-security-screening-innovation-boosted-by-dasa#2026-01-27T11:28:13Z 2026-01-27T11:28:13Z

NW Pro, a family company based in Bedfordshire, has transformed from designing, installing and maintaining security systems, to creating cutting-edge AI solutions for high-end security.

/government/case-studies/laser-focus-dasa-and-dstl-funding-accelerates-novel-laser-detection-tech#2026-01-27T11:28:04Z 2026-01-27T11:28:04Z

A novel laser detection system developed by Sentinel Photonics has evolved from a promising concept to commercial technology through DASA and Dstl support.

/government/case-studies/ukdi-asw-spearhead-enhances-merlin-and-sonar-capabilities-through-rapid-innovation#2026-01-27T11:27:55Z 2026-01-27T11:27:55Z

The Royal Navy's ASW Spearhead programme has rapidly enhanced anti-submarine warfare through Sonar 2087 and Merlin Mk2 helicopter system upgrades.

/government/case-studies/from-startup-to-space-oxford-space-systems-journey-to-oberon#2026-01-27T11:27:48Z 2026-01-27T11:27:48Z

How DASA funding and Dstl support helped transform a deployable antenna concept into critical UK defence space capability.

/government/case-studies/ukdi-three-naval-testbeds-transform-defence-innovation#2026-01-27T11:27:41Z 2026-01-27T11:27:41Z

Royal Navy's ASW Spearhead programme rapidly developed three autonomous testbed platforms – CETUS, PROTEUS, and SCYLLA – to enhance ASW capabilities.

/government/case-studies/kognitiv-spark-secure-augmented-reality-for-defence-operations#2026-01-27T11:27:32Z 2026-01-27T11:27:32Z

With UKDI-DASA funding, Kognitiv Spark deployed a cyber secure augmented reality technology that enables remote expert support for military operations

/guidance/nato-diana-uk-accelerator-welcome-to-the-uk-accelerator#2026-01-27T11:27:25Z 2026-01-27T11:27:25Z

The UK accelerator has been chosen as one of the 13 affiliated accelerator sites participating in NATO DIANA’s 2025 accelerator programme.

/government/publications/accelerator-funded-contracts#2026-01-27T11:27:14Z 2026-01-27T11:27:14Z

Details of Defence and Security Accelerator funding, organised by the financial year.

/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-ethical-legal-and-regulatory-guidance#2026-01-27T11:26:48Z 2026-01-27T11:26:48Z

Guidance to consider when submitting a proposal

/government/publications/delivering-future-advantage-through-testing-and-evaluation-phase-1#2026-01-27T11:26:06Z 2026-01-27T11:26:06Z

DASA competition for the MOD Test and Evaluation (T&E) Transformation Programme to develop deployable T&E capabilities and regulatory solutions.

/government/publications/autonomous-sensor-management-and-sensor-counter-deception-phase-2#2026-01-27T11:25:49Z 2026-01-27T11:25:49Z

This UKDI competition (in partnership with Dstl) is seeking proposals for innovations which will deliver autonomous sensor management and fusion approaches.

/government/publications/competition-defence-and-security-accelerator-dasa-open-call-for-innovation-cy2025-cycle-4#2026-01-27T11:22:44Z 2026-01-27T11:22:44Z

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes.