Optical wireless communications research and testing facility (Grant)

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
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Funding

Up to £7,125,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 13 April 2026

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
Who is this for?

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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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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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Last updated: 5 April 2026