CfI: counter UAS demonstrations in prison environments
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation
- Award amount
- £40,000 – £80,000
- Deadline
- October 28, 2026
- Eligible countries
- United Kingdom
Summary
Open UKRI funding opportunity · Other. Closes 2026-10-28. Total fund £900,000. Opportunity page: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/cfi-counter-uas-demonstrations-in-prison-environments/
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 area or internationally
- work alone or with other organisations as subcontractors
Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only.
Summary as listed by the funder. Always read the full announcement for eligibility, limits and how to apply.
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