Dual-use aviation systems and autonomy
Funding
£300,000 – £1,250,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 3 June 2026
UK registered organisations can apply for funding to develop aviation technologies that work for both civil and military use. You can get between £300,000 and £1,250,000 from a total pot of £10 million. The money is for developing dual-use aviation systems and autonomy technologies. This means creating technology that can be used by both civilian airlines and military forces. The deadline to apply is 3 June 2026. The funding comes from Innovate UK, which is part of UK Research and Innovation. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered organisation
- Must develop dual-use aviation technologies
This grant is for UK registered organisations working on aviation technology development. You need to be developing systems that can be used by both civilian and military aviation sectors. The grant is only available to organisations registered in the UK.
Regions
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million for the development of aviation technologies and systems that support both civil and military use cases. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
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