The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call
for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both
Defence and Security landscapes.
From:
Defence and Security
Accelerator
Published
23 September 2025
Documents
Overarching Competition
Document: Open Call for Innovation CY2025 - Cycle 4
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Competition Document: Open Call
for Innovation CY2025 - Cycle 4 - Defence Rapid
Impact
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Open Call for Innovation CY2025
- Cycle 4 - Draft Contract
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Open Call for Innovation:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Open Call for Innovation: Open
Call Competitions Generic Proposal Template
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Details
The Open Call for Innovation allows innovative ideas to be
proposed to Defence and Security stakeholders, even where a
specific requirement has not been stipulated. It is a broad
mechanism to allow innovators to present disruptive ideas which
may otherwise be overlooked.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open
Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across
both Defence and Security landscapes. The general requirements
common to all Open Call competitions are contained within the
‘Overarching Competition Document'. The scope relating to
specific competitions is contained with each respective
competition document.
Please read the competition document in full for all details of
the Open Call for Innovation competitions currently accepting
proposals.
Submission deadline
12:00 Midday on 16 December 2025 (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.
