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Competition: Defence Innovation Loans FY26/27 Cycle 1

Loans of up to £1 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement.

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UK Defence Innovation
Published
24 March 2026
Last updated
14 April 2026 — See all updates

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Competition Document: Defence Innovation Loan FY26/27 Cycle 1

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Defence Innovation Loans Assessment Criteria

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Innovation Loan - Summary of general Terms and Conditions

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Defence Innovation Loans: Checklist and Top Tips for applicants

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Videos: Defence Innovation Loans Explained – from Application to Award

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For more information on the Defence Innovation Loan Competition and how to apply for funding, please read the Competition Document: Defence Innovation Loans above.

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Published 24 March 2026
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  1. Clarification added to the competition document and video page, to confirm that although not yet fully UKDI branded, references to DASA can be taken to mean UKDI.

  2. First published.

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