Novel Technology for Intervening in Non-Compressible Haemorrhage
Award: Share of up to £1.5 million
Programme: DASA (Defence and Security Accelerator) on behalf of Defence Medical Services (DMS) and UKRI
Closing date: 4 November 2025
Overview
This competition seeks novel, device-based innovations that can intervene to stop non-compressible haemorrhage (NCH) in the prehospital setting, for both combat and civilian contexts. The focus is on technologies currently at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2 to 4, with the expectation of progressing one or more TRLs during the funded project.
Non-compressible haemorrhage refers to internal or anatomical bleeding that cannot be effectively managed by external pressure alone. It remains a leading cause of potentially preventable death in trauma settings.
The competition encourages engineering, design-led interventions that integrate novel approaches (including repurposing technologies from non-healthcare sectors) for effective bleeding control near the point of injury, usable by non-specialist medical providers.
Eligibility & Scope
- Proposals must target TRL 2–4 at project start (innovations beyond TRL 4 are out of scope).
- Interventions must aim to stop bleeding, not merely detect it or serve as incremental enhancements of existing prehospital techniques.
- Innovations must be operable near point-of-injury by non-specialist medical providers (military or civilian).
- Dual-use applications (military + civilian) are encouraged.
- The project duration may be up to 48 months, targeting an April 2026 start if possible.
- Applicants may come from academia, public sector research establishments, or the private sector. Normal checking of legal status and eligibility will apply.
- Applicants must comply with terms & conditions, including export control, regulatory, ethical, and cybersecurity aspects.
- Proposals incorporating detection/localisation may be considered if the core capability includes haemostatic action (i.e. stopping bleeding). Pure detection-focused solutions are out of scope.
Award & Project Duration
- Award: Share of up to £1.5 million.
- Projects Duration: Up to 48 months.
Key Dates
- Closes: 4th November 2025
