Counter UAS Technologies
Funding
£300,000 – £1,250,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 3 June 2026
UK registered organisations can apply for funding to develop counter drone technologies. The grant offers between £300,000 and £1,250,000 per project. You need to develop technologies that work in both civilian and military settings. The total pot is £5 million across all successful projects. The deadline is 3 June 2026. This is dual-use technology funding, meaning your solution must work for both civil protection and defence purposes.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must develop dual-use technologies for both civil and military applications
- Must be UK registered organisation
This grant is for UK registered organisations that can develop advanced counter-drone technologies. You need technical expertise in areas like detection, jamming, or neutralising unmanned aircraft. Your solution must work in both civilian settings like airports and military environments.
Regions
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) dual use technologies that can be applied to both civil and military settings. This funding is from Innovate UK.
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