Open & upcoming calls

This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition seeks proposals for novel approaches to predictive cyber security to address challenges in defence and/or security DASA are interested in proof-of-concept technologies with a view to, in the longer term, developing a deployable solution. Primarily for defence, this would be to detect and counter future cyber threats thus reducing the likelihood and impact. Total funding of up to £1 million is available in Phase 1 of this competition. We anticipate funding around 5 to 10 proof-of-concept research projects of up to 6 months in duration. Additional funding is anticipated to be available for future phases of this competition. This competition is now open. Queries should be sent to accelerator@dstl.gov.uk .

Tools and processes to support stress tests of critical infrastructure

Reliability of age assessment methods in the context of security and border management

Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations

High-end endo-atmospheric interception

Non-thematic development actions by SMEs

New abilities in over-the-horizon sensing

Non-thematic actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence

Layered critical seabed infrastructure protection

New turbofan engine

Future multirole light aircraft

Quantum secured tactical networks

Autonomous and automatic air-to-air refuelling

CBRN decontamination systems and technologies

Development and validation of models predicting flow-related underwater noise

Multidomain sensors demonstrator and test

Multiple rocket launcher

Secure digital military mobility system

Smart technologies for next generation fighter systems

Enhanced medium-size semi-autonomous surface vessels