HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Automated audio capture and transcription for Defence wargaming

Innovate UK Business Connect
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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 11 June 2026

Overview

This grant funds technology to automatically capture and transcribe audio during military wargaming exercises. The challenge focuses on developing solutions that work in fast-paced, high-pressure defence environments. You need to create systems that can record conversations and turn them into written text automatically. The deadline is 11 June 2026. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This is a specialist defence technology challenge run through Innovate UK Business Connect. You will need technical expertise in audio processing and transcription technology.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Must develop automated audio capture technology
  • Must work in high-pressure wargaming environments
  • Must provide transcription capabilities
Who is this for?

This grant is for technology companies with expertise in audio processing, speech recognition, and transcription systems. You need experience developing solutions for high-pressure, noisy environments. It is not suitable for general businesses without specialist technical capabilities in defence or audio technology.

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Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect

HMGCC Co-Creation is launching a challenge to automatically capture audio and transcribe conversations and decisions in the rapid pace and high-pressure environment of a wargame.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026