UKDI-MOD seeks novel solutions for blood testing- £3M available - Join launch webinar on March 19th
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Rapid transfusion diagnostics: optimising safety on deployed operations. Run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Defence Medical Services (DMS), this competition seeks proposals that can solve the challenges associated with collecting, testing and administering blood in a deployed setting.
Personnel injured in conflict rely on the timely provision of blood as a matter of life or death. Early transfusion with compatible blood, screened for blood borne viruses to ensure safety, is vital for survival.
The availability of logistically light, accurate tests able to be used in the deployed environment would enable emergency blood testing in the field, thus maximising available stock on operations. This would support preparedness and improve the availability of safe blood to the deployed force, ultimately helping to save more lives.
Therefore, this competition seeks innovative solutions for practical blood testing devices that are suitable for point of care use by non-specialists in operational environments.
Join the launch webinar on March 19 register here.