Conflict Wounds - From Biology to Battlefield Solutions
This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations addressing challenges in the field of conflict wounds.
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This competition is run by UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), previously the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). Please note that while we undergo a full transition of our online platforms some existing DASA systems will still be live and in use, including the DASA Online Submission Service required for this competition.
This UKDI competition is run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS). It is seeking innovations that will improve our understanding of and develop treatment options for conflict wounds. Proposals are invited under two challenges:
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Challenge 1: ‘Modelling conflict wounds’ - improving the availability of biological models in which to study conflict wounding
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Challenge 2: ‘Treating conflict wounds’ - developing logistically light ‘first aid’ treatment options that can be delivered early after injury by medically-trained, non-specialist users in austere operating environments
Please read the competition document in full for all details of the competition scope and challenge areas.
Total funding available
The total possible funding available for this competition is £1.5 million (excluding VAT).
We expect to fund 5 to 7 proposals, in the region of £200,000 to £300,000 each, but we reserve the right to fund proposals at higher and lower values than these amounts.
Submission deadline
12:00 Midday on 24 March 2026 (GMT)
Where do I submit my proposal?
Via the DASA Online Submission Service for which you will require an account. Only proposals submitted through the DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.