UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) investment priorities with James Gavin

UK Defence Innovation Deputy Director James Gavin will brief members on investment priorities for the coming year. Following the achievement of Initial Operating Capacity in July 2025, UK Defence Innovation was established within the National Armaments Directorate Group to simplify the Ministry of Defence’s innovation landscape. This session will outline UKDI’s five investment themes for the next financial year and how it intends to allocate around £200 million.

Key takeaways

• Understand UK Defence Innovation’s five investment themes for the coming financial year

• Gain insight into how approximately £200 million will be allocated

• Learn how UKDI aims to simplify the Ministry of Defence innovation landscape

• Hear directly from the Deputy Director for Technology Transition

This briefing is intended for members engaging with defence innovation, including:

• Organisations seeking to work with UK Defence Innovation

• Companies interested in Ministry of Defence innovation funding

• Teams focused on technology transition and defence capability

Speakers

• James Gavin, Deputy Director for Technology Transition, UK Defence Innovation