The refreshed guidance includes updates to the submission cycles for 2025-26, as well as other updates to information and pre-sift requirements contained within. These updates aim to streamline the application process and provide clearer parameters for innovators.

The new guidance will take effect from 1200hrs 25 February 2025 (GMT). All submissions from this date will need to align with the updated requirements.

We encourage potential applicants to:

• Review the new guidance before submitting proposals
• Check the submission deadlines for 2025-26
• Contact the DASA team with any questions via accelerator@dstl.gov.uk

For full details of the updated guidance, visit DASA Open Call for Innovation and select the link for the current open cycle.