Grant
iX Challenge: Resilient High-Altitude Communications, Navigation and Mission Connectivity for Persistent Autonomous Aircraft
A challenge by Innovate UK Business Connect and Advanced Integrated Technologies Ltd seeking communications and navigation solutions for high-altitude autonomous aircraft. Selected solution providers can apply for up to £60,000 in grant funding for a three-month development project.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Innovate UK Business Connect
- Deadline
- November 6, 2026
- Cycles
- Call 2026 · deadline November 6, 2026
- Opens
- October 5, 2026
- Amount
- £60,000 · Grant
- Open to
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
- AI and machine learning, Deeptech and hardware, Mobility and logistics, Space and aerospace
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See your fitKey questions about iX Challenge: Resilient High-Altitude Communications, Navigation and Mission Connectivity for Persistent Autonomous Aircraft
Who can apply to iX Challenge: Resilient High-Altitude Communications, Navigation and Mission Connectivity for Persistent Autonomous Aircraft?
Eligible locations: United Kingdom. Incorporation is not required. Only startups in these sectors qualify: AI and machine learning, Deeptech and hardware, Mobility and logistics, and Space and aerospace. Other requirements: Must carry out project work in the UK; Intend to exploit results from or in the UK; Solutions should ideally be at TRL 4 or above.
When is the iX Challenge: Resilient High-Altitude Communications, Navigation and Mission Connectivity for Persistent Autonomous Aircraft deadline?
The iX Challenge: Resilient High-Altitude Communications, Navigation and Mission Connectivity for Persistent Autonomous Aircraft deadline is November 6, 2026. Upcoming cycles: Call 2026 · deadline November 6, 2026. Applications open on October 5, 2026.
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Verified on November 5, 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