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DASA

@dasaccelerator

We find and fund exploitable innovation to support UK defence and security quickly and effectively. DASA is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (@DefenceHQ).

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👩‍💼👨‍💼 8,307 total jobs in DASA funded companies 💷 £972M additional value added to the UK economy since 2019 🔬 Supporting cutting-edge sectors from AI to electronics The Defence and Security Accelerator drives economic growth by finding and investing in UK businesses.

👩‍💼👨‍💼 8,307 total jobs in DASA funded companies
💷 £972M additional value added to the UK economy since 2019
🔬 Supporting cutting-edge sectors from AI to electronics

The Defence and Security Accelerator drives economic growth by finding and investing in UK businesses.
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Podcast alert! Listen to me talk about unexpected careers in defence, innovation and tech on the WiD Chatter podcast with Women in Defence UK DASA Dstl spoti.fi/4kdYZ3Y

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📣 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge Update DASA, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, and DefenseInnovationUnit received a high number of responses to the recent AUKUS Innovation Challenge. Trilateral evaluations are underway, with outcome notification for Stage 1 expected to occur in June.

📣 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge Update

DASA, <a href="/ASCA_Aus/">Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator</a>, and <a href="/DIU_x/">DefenseInnovationUnit</a> received a high number of responses to the recent AUKUS Innovation Challenge.

Trilateral evaluations are underway, with outcome notification for Stage 1 expected to occur in June.
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‼️ Submissions to Phase 2 - Cycle 4 of of Innovation in Support of Operations close tomorrow at midday! Phase 2 Cycles 5 and 6 will be opening in August and October this year - keep an eye on dates here: gov.uk/government/new… #DASAImpact #InnovationAtPace

‼️ Submissions to Phase 2 - Cycle 4 of of Innovation in Support of Operations close tomorrow at midday! 

Phase 2 Cycles 5 and 6 will be opening in August and October this year - keep an eye on dates here: gov.uk/government/new…

#DASAImpact #InnovationAtPace
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Learn all you need to know about Defence Innovation Loans in our recent article: ow.ly/Yai650VKmgE In short: we can provide a loan to SMEs who can provide an innovative solution for a Defence need. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/Yai650VKmgE #DASA #DASAFunds

Learn all you need to know about Defence Innovation Loans in our recent article: ow.ly/Yai650VKmgE

In short: we can provide a loan to SMEs who can provide an innovative solution for a Defence need. 

Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/Yai650VKmgE

#DASA #DASAFunds
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What an incredible day we had yesterday at the DASA Security Showcase 2025! More than 40 DASA funded innovators attended with a large audience of government colleagues, to discuss the role of innovation in enhancing national security. #DASA #AcceleratedByDASA #DASAEvents

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Do you have an idea that could give British Army 🇬🇧 an operational advantage? 💡Electromagnetic Spectrum 💡Autonomy and AI 💡Robotics 💡Survivability technologies Sign up to our free webinar 👇 Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dstl-land-sy…

Do you have an idea that could give <a href="/BritishArmy/">British Army 🇬🇧</a> an operational advantage?

💡Electromagnetic Spectrum
💡Autonomy and AI
💡Robotics
💡Survivability technologies

Sign up to our free webinar 👇 <a href="/DefenceHQ/">Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧</a>

eventbrite.co.uk/e/dstl-land-sy…
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If you live in the North West of England, Duncan Sime is your DASA Innovation Partner. If you aren't already, you can follow Duncan on his LinkedIn page: ow.ly/E7jq50VUPsk Learn more and connect with your local IP: ow.ly/oCVb50VUPsn

If you live in the North West of England, Duncan Sime is your DASA Innovation Partner.

If you aren't already, you can follow Duncan on his LinkedIn page: ow.ly/E7jq50VUPsk

Learn more and connect with your local IP: ow.ly/oCVb50VUPsn
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⏩We've just launched Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of Innovation in Support of Operations - we need fast paced tech that can be rapidly adopted to enhance our military and economic advantage. Read more: gov.uk/government/new… #DASAImpact #InnovationAtPace

⏩We've just launched Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of Innovation in Support of Operations - we need fast paced tech that can be rapidly adopted to enhance our military and economic advantage. 

Read more:  gov.uk/government/new…

#DASAImpact #InnovationAtPace
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👏 Congratulations to SCI Semiconductors, the latest SME to be awarded a Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) grant! Find out more about DTEP and the SCI Semiconductors project here: gov.uk/government/new… #DASA #DASAFunds

👏 Congratulations to SCI Semiconductors,  the latest SME to be awarded a Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) grant!

Find out more about DTEP and the SCI Semiconductors project here: gov.uk/government/new…

#DASA #DASAFunds
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📢 The NATO DIANA 2026 challenges are now live! Have an idea for a disruptive, dual-use technology innovation that can support one of the 10 challenge areas? Do not miss this great opportunity! Apply before 11 July! diana.nato.int #NATODIANA #Challenges #Accelerator

📢 The NATO DIANA 2026 challenges are now live!

Have an idea for a disruptive, dual-use technology innovation that can support one of the 10 challenge areas? Do not miss this great opportunity! 

Apply before 11 July! diana.nato.int

#NATODIANA #Challenges #Accelerator
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Interested in a loan to boost your small business? A Defence Innovation Loan may be just what you need. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/xc9050VKmkc #DASA #DASAFunds

Interested in a loan to boost your small business?

A Defence Innovation Loan may be just what you need.

Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/xc9050VKmkc

#DASA #DASAFunds
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Our new 💡 Innovation to Impact 💥 series explores the timeline of turning an innovative idea into real impact for defence and security. Watch the video 👇 to follow the journey of DASA funded supplier Kinsetsu Read the full Kinsetsu case study: ow.ly/JCyO50VYJCv

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Our Armed Forces are only as strong as the industry that stands behind them. And that industry is driving jobs and growth across the UK. Defence Secretary John Healey's message from BAE Systems today 👇

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We’re thrilled to see Astroscale UK & Europe reaching new heights after receiving DASA funding via our Space to Innovate Themed Competition (gov.uk/government/new…)! 🌠Congratulations to the team and all involved 👏we’re thrilled to have been a part of their journey!

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🌟Great news! The UK's Janus Accelerator has been selected as an activated site for the NATO DIANA 2026 programme, reinforcing Britain's position at the forefront of global defence innovation. The 2026 cohort is expected to launch next year. Learn more: ow.ly/sHcx50Wa1IJ

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Interested in the NATO DIANA 2026 challenges? ❗A reminder that the third and final innovators webinar will take place this Thursday 19, so register now if you haven’t already! 📅19 June, 15:00 BST – Understanding Dual-use Technologies Register here: ow.ly/WuIQ50W7zQb

Interested in the NATO DIANA 2026 challenges?

❗A reminder that the third and final innovators webinar will take place this Thursday 19, so register now if you haven’t already!

📅19 June, 15:00 BST – Understanding Dual-use Technologies

Register here: ow.ly/WuIQ50W7zQb
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#ArmedForcesWeek (23-28 June) is the perfect introduction to the UK Armed Forces and the hugely talented personnel who protect peace and prosperity in the UK, and around the world. Find your local event: ow.ly/xl9850WbL9x. @uk-ministry-of-defence Image MOD Crown Copyright

#ArmedForcesWeek (23-28 June) is the perfect introduction to the UK Armed Forces and the hugely talented personnel who protect peace and prosperity in the UK, and around the world.

Find your local event: ow.ly/xl9850WbL9x.

@uk-ministry-of-defence Image MOD Crown Copyright
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For #ArmedForcesWeek (23-28 June) we celebrate the positive impact of the Armed Forces. One such example is Veteran-run, green tech start-up, Uplift360, who created innovative recycling technology with the help of DASA funding: ow.ly/YUnw50WbLQ1 @defencehq