Counter UAS Technologies
Funding
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
Innovate UK is offering up to £5 million for UK registered organisations to develop counter drone technologies. These technologies must work in both civil and military settings. Counter UAS means systems that can detect, track, or stop unwanted drones. You could develop radar systems, jamming equipment, or other anti-drone solutions. The funding is for dual use technologies that have both civilian and defence applications. This is a competitive grant with multiple organisations sharing the total pot. No specific deadline is mentioned so applications may be rolling.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered organisation
- Technology must have dual civil and military applications
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for UK registered organisations developing anti-drone technologies. You need expertise in areas like radar, electronic warfare, or security systems. It suits tech companies, defence contractors, or research organisations working on drone detection and countermeasures.
Regions
No published award history for Innovate UK. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Innovate UK
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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