Optical wireless communications research and testing facility (Grant)
Funding
Up to £7,125,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 13 April 2026
This grant provides up to £7.1 million to establish an optical wireless communications research and testing facility. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The funding is for setting up facilities to research and test optical wireless communications technology. This is academic research funding, not for businesses or commercial projects. The deadline is 13 April 2026. The exact minimum funding amount is not specified. You need to be based in England to apply.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
This grant is for universities and research institutions in England that are eligible for EPSRC funding. It is for academic researchers working on optical wireless communications technology. This is not for businesses, startups, or commercial organisations.
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Apply for funding to establish optical wireless communications research and testing facility. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.
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