UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) Tactical Power Challenge
UK Defence Innovation and the British Army are seeking innovative technologies to help meet rapidly growing battlefield power demands.
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Funding Amount
The overall amount of funding available is £2.45 million (excluding VAT), funded at a 100% intervention rate.
Eligible Applicants
The Tactical Power Challenge is open to a broad range of innovators. Applications are specifically encouraged from:
UK businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Startups
Sole traders
Academic institutions
Research organizations
Eligible Activities
This competition is seeking technologies currently at technology readiness levels (TRL) 4 to 6 that can be developed into future tactical power capabilities.
Innovative Tactical Power Solutions aim to demonstrate, by March 2028, capabilities that improve the provision, storage, recharge, distribution, and management of electrical power across the tactical battlespace.
In this challenge, innovations are sought that include but are not limited to:
Safer chemistry for the same or improved energy density
High-speed charging of equipment and recharge of batteries
Traditional and non-traditional means of providing electrical power
Technologies that enable silent running
Both whole systems and components are of interest.
Program Deadline
The Tactical Power Challenge will be a two-stage competition with a contract awarded to those that are successful in the assessment process. Stage 2 will operate under an invite-only structure.
Stage 1 submission deadline: November 10, 2026
Stage 2 submission deadline: December 15, 2026
