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AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025
On Friday 1 December 2023, Defence Ministers announced the launch of an innovation challenge series for AUKUS Pillar II. The second of these challenges will be focused on undersea Command, Control and Communications.
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Competition key information
| Key Information | Competition Details |
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| Stage 1 Submission deadline | Midday/12:00 on 28 April 2025 (Local Time)͏ |
| Stage 1 Decision release date | 26 May 2025 |
| Stage 2 Submission portals open (by invitation only) | 9 June 2025 |
| Stage 2 Submission Deadline | 7 July 2025 (Local Time) |
| Stage 2 Decision release date | 18 August 2025 |
| Total funding available | Up to $8 million (US). Together, UK, AUS and US are expecting to fund 3-10 proposals |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) | Achieving minimum TRL6 (Technology model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment) |
| Contract start month | Aim to start November 2025 |
| Project duration | 12 months. Final deliverable is to be a demonstration of your technology at an appropriate multinational maritime exercise |
Where do I submit my proposal?
Via the DASA Online Submission Service where you will need to register for an account. Only proposals submitted through one of the AUKUS partner portals will be accepted.
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Published 31 March 2025
Last updated 16 April 2025
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