UK Defence Innovation Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 2

UK Defence Innovation
Deadline

Funding

Up to £350,000

Deadline

29 October 2026

Location

UK-wide

Applications

Deadline: 29 October 2026

Overview

Funding of up to £350,000 for up to 12 months (or £150,000 for testing-only proposals) to address security challenges faced by government. UK and international suppliers, from start-ups to universities, can apply. Read the full details and apply through the link on the Innovate UK Business Connect opportunity page. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/uk-defence-innovation-security-open-call-2026-cycle-2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

limited companyacademic

Key requirements:

  • Closes 12pm on 29 October 2026
  • Up to £350,000

UK and international suppliers, from start-ups to universities, can apply.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

UK and international suppliers, from start-ups to universities, can apply.

Full details from UK Defence Innovation

Funding of up to £350,000 for up to 12 months (or £150,000 for testing-only proposals) to address security challenges faced by government. Closes 12pm on 29 October 2026.

How to apply

Read the full details and apply through the link on the Innovate UK Business Connect opportunity page.

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Last updated: 19 October 2026