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Defence and security advantage through innovation UKDI is part of the Ministry of Defence .

• Updated: 16 February 2026

To accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge innovative capabilities so that the United Kingdom is both secure at home and strong abroad.

• Updated: 21 May 2026

The Cabinet Office is seeking innovative proposals to assist in delivering the ambitions of the 2023 UK Biological Security Strategy and 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS).

• Updated: 11 May 2026

• Biosecurity Frontiers: Competition Document

  1. Introduction This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) Themed Competition is…

• Frequently Asked Questions: Biosecurity Frontiers

  1. Competition Clarifications Q: Are international companies able to…

How to submit a proposal to UKDI

• Updated: 23 April 2026

This UKDI competition, run on behalf of Dstl and the British Army, seeks innovations to the taking of Ground Bearing Capacity and wet-gap measurements.

• Updated: 15 May 2026

Access UKDI's submission service and apply for funding

• Updated: 28 January 2026

This competition seeks innovations to strengthen the UK's ability to detect, prevent and respond to biological risks

• Updated: 15 April 2026

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

• Updated: 17 February 2026

This UKDI Themed Competition seeks innovative, cost competitive proposals that are designed for manufacture and scalable in twelve-months.

• Updated: 12 May 2026

How to get in touch with UKDI for advice and guidance

• Updated: 25 March 2026