- UKDI-DASA has launched a new Themed Competition called
Delivering Future Advantage Through Testing and Evaluation (Phase
1)
- Funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Test and Evaluation
(T&E) Transformation Programme
- Up to £1 million (ex VAT) funding available for innovative
proposals that can support the development of deployable T&E
capability and regulatory solutions
Following the successful Innovation Focus Area
earlier this year, the Defence and Security
Accelerator, part of UK Defence Innovation (UKDI-DASA) is
pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called ‘Delivering
Future Advantage Through Testing and Evaluation (Phase 1). Run on
behalf of the Ministry of Defence
(MOD) Test and Evaluation Transformation Programme, this £1
million (excluding VAT) competition is seeking proposals that
present innovative/novel solutions for the development of
deployable T&E capabilities and the development of regulatory
solutions (process or technology).
Key Dates and Funding
- The total possible funding available for Phase 1 of this
themed competition is £1 million split across both challenges. A
number of proposals may be funded.
- The deadline to submit a proposal is midday (GMT) on Tuesday
20 January 2026
- A Q&A webinar to discuss the competition requirements
will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025
- A series of 15 minute 1-2-1 webinar sessions will take place
on Tuesday 2 December 2025 providing the opportunity to ask the
competition team specific questions.
What are we looking for?
This Themed Competition is comprised of two challenges:
Challenge 1: Development of Deployable/Mobile T&E
Capability
Traditional T&E facilities operate at capacity, requiring
military platforms to be withdrawn from operations for extended
testing periods, reducing availability and delaying capability
delivery. This challenge seeks deployable solutions that “bring
the range to the capability” enabling high-fidelity testing in
austere regions, operational theatres, or during exercises.
Solutions could allow real-time performance data collection
whilst platforms remain deployed, increasing operational
sustainability. Multi-domain applications are prioritised.
Previous examples include modular deployable vehicles with
sensors for trials teams and UAV-borne payloads for testing
Electronic Support Measure systems on deployed naval platforms.
Challenge 2: Development of Technological or Process
Solutions that Increase Pace of Assurance for Military
Capability
Current T&E approaches can struggle to match the rapid pace
of technology exploitation and capability development.
Traditional end-of-lifecycle assurance misses opportunities to
inform design decisions for evolving technologies. This challenge
seeks solutions enabling continuous assurance throughout the
development lifecycle, supporting revalidation at the speed of
relevance whilst satisfying safety regulators. Multi-domain
solutions are prioritised. Previous examples include Flight
Termination Systems for uncrewed air systems enabling testing
beyond regulated ranges, and AI Test, Evaluation and Assurance
platforms that efficiently revalidate AI components in changing
contexts.
Do you have an innovation that could support the development of
deployable T&E capability and regulatory solutions? If so,
please read the full competition document
and submit a proposal.
Webinars and online eventsLaunch Q&A
Webinar: Wednesday 19 November 2025 10am (GMT)
This webinar will provide more information on the challenge areas
and how to submit a proposal. There will also be an opportunity
to ask questions in the Q&A.
Register now on the Eventbrite
Page
1-2-1 Sessions: Tuesday 2 December 2025 1pm – 4.35pm
(GMT)
A series of 15 minute 1-2-1 teleconference sessions, giving you
the opportunity to ask specific questions.
Registration for these sessions will open on Thursday 20 November
following the Launch Webinar
Submit a proposal
Do you have an idea or novel technology that could support the
development of deployable T&E capability and regulatory
solutions? If so, please read the full competition document
and submit a proposal.
