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CfI: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT): Call 1 is a grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Innovate UK that funds the development of near-term, testable connectivity solutions advancing the UK's Secure and Resilient and Sustainable Network Grand Challenges. A share of £15 million (including VAT) is available for projects producing deployable prototypes on UK testbeds.
UK-registered organizations from the public sector, nonprofit, and private sector may apply and can lead projects alone or with subcontractors. Contracts are awarded to a single legal entity. The application deadline is June 3, 2026.
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CfI: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT): Call 1 – UKRI Funding opportunity: CfI: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT): Call 1 1 April 2026 9:30am UK time 3 June 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service .
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of £15 million, including VAT, to develop near term, testable solutions that advance the UK’s Secure and Resilient, and Sustainable Network Grand Challenges through deployable prototypes on UK testbeds.
To lead a project, you can: be UK registered organisation work alone or with other organisations as subcontractors Subcontractors can be based in the UK or overseas, but their contribution must be necessary, justified, and meet procurement and security requirements. Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only. This is the website for UKRI: our seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK.
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This NOFO provides an opportunity to all FY 2018 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees to submit a Phase II application following completion of Phase I. This NOFO provides instructions for FY 2019 NIST SBIR Phase II application preparation and submission requirements. In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee shall be required to report on its commercialization activities. Up to an additional $6,500 may be requested for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA); see Section 5.11 for more information about TABA. Funding Opportunity Number: 2019-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: Up to $400K per award.
Research on Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy-Efficient Microelectronics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). This funding opportunity supports innovative technology R&D across the manufacturing sector with a focus on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and energy-efficient microelectronics. While the stated deadline for full applications has passed, AMMTO frequently issues similar solicitations, and this highlights a relevant area of interest for the DOE.