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The page describes DASA's 'Defence Rapid Impact' competition (DRI), branded as a DASA Open Call cycle. Cycle 4 closed December 16, 2025 — well past deadline.
Open Call for Innovation is sponsored by Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). The DASA Open Call seeks innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK. This can include concepts, products, or services at various levels of maturity.
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DASA Open Call for Innovation Cycle 4 DRIVE35 The Automotive Transformation Fund Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot DRIVE35 The Automotive Transformation Fund Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot contact us for a free consultation The Defence Rapid Impact (DRI) competition is looking to fund innovative ideas that address both current and emerging Defence challenges.
It is seeking disruptive innovations—whether technologies, materials, or concepts—that could provide a step change to Defence to give an advantage over adversaries. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is inviting innovative ideas that support any area of UK Defence—including the Ministry of Defence (MOD), its commands, supporting organisations, and the supply chain.
The goal of the DRI initiative is to deliver disruptive concepts that enhance military capability and create meaningful, near-term impact for end users, improving the UK's ability to project force and influence.
DASA is interested in proposals that: Develop new or novel approaches to achieve existing outcomes within Defence more efficiently/effectively Develop and demonstrate a modern approach, techniques, or equipment to deliver new or enhanced outcomes for Defence Develop current capability in a novel way to achieve efficiency or enhanced effects for Defence Provide evidence to the impact of the novel approach/technique across Defence Present a credible plan and have a realistic prospect for impact in Defence within a three-year time frame from the completion of the project funded under the DRI Present a clear plan for future development and scaling, including engagement and compliance with any applicable regulatory requirements both within and outside of Defence Deliver a technology model or prototype demonstration at technology readiness level (TRL) 6 or 7 at the end of the project.
This demonstration should be at a limited scale, in the hands of users, and in the context or environment representative of an environment in which the solution would be used Do not exceed 24 months. DASA anticipates project duration to be between 12–18 months. Please note there is no minimum project duration Do not exceed £350,000.
DASA anticipates project value to be in the region of £200,000 to £300,000. Please note there is no minimum project value Include a clear demonstration of how the proposed work applies to the Defence context Provide a sound justification of why Defence should fund the development of the innovation Payments are made after completion of deliverables which have an associated payment milestone.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to all, including private sector, academia, and individuals. No nationality restrictions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Typically up to £350,000 per project (up to £4 million total available across cycles for 'Innovation in Support of Operations'). No minimum project value. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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