UK Defence Innovation: Conflict Wounds - From Biology to Battlefield Solutions

This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations addressing challenges in the field of conflict wounds. The competition has two challenges: Challenge 1 focuses on 'Modelling conflict wounds' to improve the availability of biological models in which to study conflict wounding, while Challenge 2 focuses on 'Treating conflict wounds' to develop logistically light 'first aid' treatment options that can be delivered early after injury by medically-trained, non-specialist users in austere operating environments. The total funding available is £1.5 million (excluding VAT) with 5 to 7 proposals expected to be funded in the region of £200,000 to £300,000 each. Submissions are welcome from the private sector, academia and Public Sector Research Establishments.