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CfI: counter UAS demonstrations in prison environments

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) · Competitive · Research & Development

At a glance

CfI: counter UAS demonstrations in prison environments is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is October 28, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.

Amount
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Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: CfI: counter UAS demonstrations in prison environments Opportunity status: Open Funders: UK Research and Innovation Funding type: Other Total fund: £900,000 Award range: £40,000 - £80,000 Publication date: 5 October 2026 Opening date: 5 October 2026 9:30am UK time Closing date: 28 October 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service . Organisations can apply for a share of £900,000, inclusive of VAT, to demonstrate and test low-cost counter uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technologies that are able to detect and track drones within UK prison estates. This is a Contracts for Innovation (CfI) competition. Eligibility summary To lead a project, you can: be an organisation of any size, including those based in the EU, European economic areaEA or internationally work alone or with other organisations as subcontra...

Who can apply

See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.

How to apply

Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.

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