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Opens May 5, 2026 at 9:30am UK time; closes June 3, 2026 at 11:00am UK time.
Dual-use aviation systems and autonomy is sponsored by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation). This competition supports the development of aviation technologies and systems that have both civil and military applications.
The focus is on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), hybrid electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, hybrid electric Conventional Take-off and Landing (eCTOL) aircraft, and other swarming, collaborative, or autonomous aviation systems. The goal is to reduce barriers to adoption and commercialisation and support a resilient UK national security and defence ecosystem.
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Dual-use aviation systems and autonomy – UKRI Funding opportunity: Dual-use aviation systems and autonomy 5 May 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 up to £10 million for the development of aviation technologies and systems that support both civil and military use cases.
This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This competition is open to collaborations only. To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be either a UK registered business or a UK public sector organisation.
The consortium must contain at least one UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) claiming grant funding on this application. This is the website for UKRI: our seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Let us know if you have feedback or would like to help improve our online products and services .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: UK registered organisations in collaborations. The lead applicant must be a UK registered business of any size or a public sector organisation. The consortium must include at least one UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) claiming grant funding. Projects must have a grant funding request between £300,000 and £1.25 million, last between 8 and 12 months, start from 1 September 2026, and end by 31 August 2027. All project work must be carried out in the UK. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Share of up to £10 million; individual project grant requests between £300,000 and £1.25 million Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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