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Contracts for Innovation: First of a Kind 2026

Published 22nd May 2026

Resource Type Competitions & opportunities for support

Critical Technology Photonics

Organisations can apply for a share of £4.3 million, inclusive of VAT, across eight themes to develop a prototype, conduct field testing, and demonstrate their solution.

The FOAK programme addresses industry challenges by running innovation competitions. The competitions focus on collaboration with industry and deliver high maturity demonstrations, enabling efficient integration into the railway system. This competition supports innovative suppliers for market readiness.

This is a Contract for Innovations competition funded by the Department for Transport (DfT). The aim of the competition is to develop a prototype, conduct field testing, and demonstrate the proposed innovative solution to help accelerate and increase the adoption of innovation to improve UK railways.

Deadline: 24 June

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