UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is the front door for businesses and individuals who want to innovate with defence and security. It funds and supports innovative ideas through competitions, Innovation Partner advice and a mailing list.
A UK Defence Innovation challenge seeking proposals that will help the Army meet future electricity demand, run in partnership with Australia's ASCA. Two opportunities sit within it: Innovative Tactical Power Solutions (a two-stage competition, development from TRL 4 to TRL 6) and Immediate Power Problem (a market engagement activity).
Amount
£2.45 million (excluding VAT) total funding available for Innovative Tactical Power Solutions. A number of proposals may be funded.
Deadline
Closes 10 November 2026 at 12 noon (9 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A two-stage competition to develop Army tactical power solutions at TRL 4 to TRL 6, plus a market engagement strand (Immediate Power Problem) for technology at TRL 6 or above that can be commercialised within 12 months.
Amount
Funding of £2.45M is available for Innovative Tactical Power Solutions. No funding figure is stated for Immediate Power Problem, which is a market engagement activity.
Deadline
Closes 10 November 2026 at 12 noon (9 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A Request for Information on the Strategic Air Transportable Isolator (ATI), run by UK Defence Innovation as market engagement on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. It is published on 30 October 2026.
Deadline
Closes 14 December 2026 at 12 noonRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A pipeline challenge seeking innovative electro-optic sensor technologies to deliver cutting-edge sensing solutions that will shape future capability and maintain technological advantage. Expected to launch in November 2026.
A pipeline challenge seeking innovative solutions to detect toxic gases in enclosed or semi-enclosed environments. Expected to launch in November 2026.
Funding for later-stage research and development and commercialisation of innovative ideas that could improve UK defence and security. Open to businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, and companies new to defence.
Amount
£100,000 to £1,000,000
Deadline
Closed 19 May 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A UK Defence Innovation competition to find proposals that address security challenges faced by government stakeholders. Stage 1 submissions are due first, with invited Stage 2 submissions later.
Amount
Up to £350,000
Deadline
Closed 29 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A competition run by UK Defence Innovation to find proposals that address security challenges faced by government stakeholders. This page covers the Stage 2 stage for invited applicants, with Stage 1 submissions due earlier.
Deadline
Closed 29 October 2026
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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