Space Hub Yorkshire is pleased to highlight a new funding opportunity for organisations developing innovative technologies for the UK’s future defence and security space capabilities.
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), working in partnership with the UK Space Agency and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), has launched the latest competition in its Space to Innovate programme: Delta Drop. The competition offers up to £985,000 in funding for projects lasting up to 18 months and targeting technologies at TRL 3-6.
The competition is seeking novel solutions across three challenge areas:
- Faster sensor-to-response capabilities – technologies that improve how information is gathered, processed and acted upon across space domain awareness, communications and intelligence systems.
- Self-protecting space platforms – solutions that enable satellites and spacecraft to better detect, avoid and respond to threats in orbit.
- Protection against electromagnetic threats – innovations that improve the resilience of space systems and supporting infrastructure against electronic warfare and other electromagnetic interference.
Applications are being assessed through a two-stage process, with the first submission deadline set for 28 July 2026.
Further details on the competition:
- Full details of the funding opportunity can be found here.
- Read the full competition document here before entering a submission.
Space Hub Yorkshire is keen to support companies, researchers and organisations across the region who may be considering an application. If you have questions about the opportunity, are looking for project partners, or would like to explore collaborative bids, we would be delighted to help connect you with potential collaborators and support your application journey.
Please get in touch with the Space Hub Yorkshire team to discuss your ideas and how we can help you make the most of this opportunity.