About R-Cloud
Research Cloud (R-Cloud) is the Ministry of Defence (MOD) dynamic gateway for contracting science and technology research.
Managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), R-Cloud provides an efficient and effective route to access research opportunities across UK government defence and security.
R-Cloud welcomes applications from UK and international research suppliers. Whether you are a sole trader, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), academic institution or large defence organisation, applying to R-Cloud is the first step to accessing opportunities.
Introduction Webinar
The Introduction to the New MOD Dynamic R-Cloud Agreement webinar will be available from 23 September 2026.
Future events will also be announced through Dstl Searchlight. Follow the event page to receive updates and notifications.
Benefits of R-Cloud
R-Cloud provides a consistent route for suppliers to access defence and security research opportunities.
Benefits include:
- Flexible - spans all research capabilities used by defence and security customers
- Targeted - receive invitations to opportunities based on your chosen areas of interest
- Direct - engage directly with customers
- Efficient - managed online through the R-Cloud Portal
- Standard terms and conditions - applicable to all R-Cloud contracts
Supplier Guidance
R-Cloud welcomes applications from a wide range of research suppliers. To support new and existing suppliers, we have created a dedicated guidance page with information on applying to and using R-Cloud.
The page includes a Quick Start Guide, Security Guidance and other resources to help suppliers access opportunities through R-Cloud.