UK Defence Innovation: Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 2
A competition by UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) addressing security challenges faced by government stakeholders.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £350,000
- Deadline
- 29 Oct 2026 · 26 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This competition, run by UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), seeks proposals from UK organisations and academic institutions to address security challenges faced by various government stakeholders like the Home Office, Department for Transport, and NPSA. Successful projects can receive up to £350,000 for up to 18 months, focusing on innovations at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or 7 with a realistic prospect of impact within two years. Applicants must be UK-registered and undertake project work in the UK.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £350,000
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- To be eligible, you must be a UK organisation registered with Companies House, a sole trader, or an academic institution based in the UK, intending to undertake the project work in the UK.
- Projects should aim to deliver a technology model or prototype demonstration at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or 7, with a realistic prospect of achieving impact within a 2-year timeframe.
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