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[DASA/UKDI] Defence Innovation Loan

Expected to open. Engage with UKDI As part of your application, you will be asked to confirm that you have spoken to a member of the Business Growth and Finance team regarding your innovation, and that they have confirmed its suitability for the Defence Innovation Loans competition. Objective: This initiative aims to support UK-registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in scaling mature defence innovations. Key Highlights –Loan Amount: Between £100,000 and £1 million –Interest Rate: Fixed at 7.4% per annum –Coverage: Up to 100% of eligible project costs –Technology Readiness Level…

Award
£100,000 - £1million
Single applicants welcome

Application window

Rolling or to be confirmed

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What it funds

Expected to open. Engage with UKDI As part of your application, you will be asked to confirm that you have spoken to a member of the Business Growth and Finance team regarding your innovation, and that they have confirmed its suitability for the Defence Innovation Loans competition. Objective: This initiative aims to support UK-registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in scaling mature defence innovations. Key Highlights –Loan Amount: Between £100,000 and £1 million –Interest Rate: Fixed at 7.4% per annum –Coverage: Up to 100% of eligible project costs –Technology Readiness Level…

Who it suits

Engage with UKDI As part of your application, you will be asked to confirm that you have spoken to a member of the Business Growth and Finance team regarding your innovation, and that they have confirmed its suitability for the Defence Innovation Loans competition. Objective: This initiative aims t…

  • Defence & security
  • Late stage & scale-up

Programme specifications

Award band£250k-£1m
FunderDASA / UK Defence Innovation
RegionInternational
Partners requiredNo
Next deadlineRolling or to be confirmed
Key sectors
Defence & security

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