UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Conflict wounds: from biology to battlefield solutions.
This UKDI competition is run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS) and seeks to remedy two identified problem areas:
- the current lack of effective models available in which to study wound aetiology and test novel therapeutics
- the urgent need to develop novel treatments that can lower morbidity and improve outcomes in those patients who sustain complex conflict wounds.
Therefore, this competition seeks innovations that will improve our understanding of and develop treatment options for conflict wounds.
Proposals are invited under two challenge areas:
- Challenge 1: Modelling conflict wounds
- Challenge 2: Treating conflict wounds
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 24 March 2026 at midday (GMT).
