UK Defence Innovation opens £1m toxic-gas detection competition
UK Defence Innovation has launched the second phase of a toxic-gas detection competition, with at least £1 million available excluding VAT. Initial submissions close at midday GMT on 10 December 2026.
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UK Defence Innovation has opened Rapid Detection of Toxic Gases: Phase 2 on behalf of the Home Office and National Protective Security Authority.
The 12 November announcement makes at least £1 million available, excluding VAT, for technologies intended to provide earlier warnings in busy public spaces. UK- and US-registered organisations may apply for project work in either country, subject to the full competition requirements.
Applications follow a two-stage process: an initial concept submission, followed by a full proposal for those invited to proceed. The first-stage deadline is midday GMT on 10 December 2026. The announcement seeks prototype development and demonstrations; it does not report that a finished system is already deployed.
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