Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

Funding

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Location

Scotland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

DASA funds innovative ideas to improve UK defence and security. This is an open call for new technologies and solutions. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no set deadlines as this appears to be a rolling programme. You can apply if you have innovative defence or security ideas. The programme is open to applicants in Scotland. DASA typically funds research and development projects. You will need to show how your idea helps UK defence or security.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must have innovative defence or security idea
  • Must help improve UK defence and/or security
Who is this for?

This grant is for innovators and businesses with ideas that could improve UK defence or security. You need to be based in Scotland. The programme welcomes new technologies and creative solutions to defence challenges.

Regions

No published award history for Scottish Enterprise. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Scottish Enterprise

This DASA open call is looking for innovative ideas that will help improve the defence and/or security of the UK.

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Last updated: 18 August 2026