10th April 2024
Here is a DASA reminder of the Themed Competitions offered by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). If you have an innovation, we want to hear from you!
Electronic Warfare Challenge
Electronic Warfare Challenge is the first iteration of AUKUS Pillar 2’s Innovation Challenge Series which will run concurrently in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The UK competition run by DASA is open to registered UK businesses only.
Up to £1.92 million funding available to develop capabilities that provide a competitive advantage to electromagnetic targeting and protection.
The deadline to submit a proposal is midday (GMT) on Thursday 16 May 2024.
Learn more and submit a proposal
Mobile Evidential Drug Testing Instrument (MEDTI) Demonstrator
Mobile Evidential Drug Testing Instrument Demonstrator is being run on behalf of the Department for Transport and with the support of the Home Office and Police. This competition is seeking proposals that enhance the testing of suspected ‘drug’ drivers.
The total possible funding available for Phase 1 of this themed competition is £1 million (ex-VAT) with a maximum limit of £350,000 (ex-VAT) per proposal
The deadline to submit a proposal is midday (GMT) on Tuesday 16 April 2024.
Learn more and submit a proposal
Small, Lightweight Trace Explosives Detector
Sample Preservation, Analysis, And Attribution (SPAA) is being run on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the US Department of Defense (DOD) and seeks proposals for innovations that could either help the successful identification of chemical and biological (ChemBio) materials and/or bring perpetrators to justice.
Up to £1 million (excluding VAT) funding available.
The deadline to submit a proposal is midday (BST) on Saturday 30 March 2024