UK Defence Innovation has closed Cycle 8 of its themed competition for scalable manufacturing proposals. The competition, which opened in July 2026, sought cost-competitive innovations capable of reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 within a four-month delivery window. Competition Parameters The Cycle 8 competition invited proposals for innovative solutions designed for manufacture and scalable within approximately twelve months. The submission deadline was 12:00 midday on 22 September 2026 (BST). Funding expectations were set at a maximum of £350,000 per proposal, with individual proposals not to exceed £1,000,000 excluding VAT. Multiple proposals were eligible for funding. Projects were contracted to start in…
