Grant

CfI: Counter UAS Demonstrations in Prison Environments

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Run by Innovate UK on behalf of UKRI, this Contracts for Innovation competition funds R&D projects to demonstrate and test low-cost counter-drone (C-UAS) technologies in UK prison environments. Selected organisations receive R&D contract funding between £40,000 and £80,000 to deliver working prototypes and participate in testing trials.

Key facts

Organiser
Innovate UK / UKRI
Deadline
October 28, 2026
Opens
October 5, 2026
Amount
£80,000 · Grant
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Anywhere
Sectors
Deeptech and hardware, Govtech and legal, Space and aerospace
Format
Hybrid
Location
United Kingdom
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.