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iX Challenge: Extending protection to personnel travelling in armoured vehicles under drone attack

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An open innovation challenge by VSS and Innovate UK seeking solutions to protect personnel in armoured vehicles from drone attacks. The winner can pitch to VSS and apply for up to £60,000 in grant funding for a 3-month project.

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Key facts

Organiser: Innovate UK Business Connect
Deadline: November 6, 2026
Opens: October 5, 2026
Amount: £60,000 · Grant
Open to: United Kingdom
Sectors: Deeptech and hardware, Mobility and logistics, Space and aerospace

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Who can apply to iX Challenge: Extending protection to personnel travelling in armoured vehicles under drone attack?

Eligible locations: United Kingdom. Incorporation is not required. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Deeptech and hardware, Mobility and logistics, and Space and aerospace. Other requirements: Carry out project work in the UK; Intend to exploit the results from or in the UK; Project must start by 1 March 2027 and complete no later than 31 May 2027.

When is the iX Challenge: Extending protection to personnel travelling in armoured vehicles under drone attack deadline?

The iX Challenge: Extending protection to personnel travelling in armoured vehicles under drone attack deadline is November 6, 2026. Applications open on October 5, 2026.

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Verified on November 3, 2026 against the official page.

Verified by an editor: November 2, 2026 · source: iuk-business-connect.org.uk

Deadline for applications: Friday 6 November 2026