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Arctic frontier: accelerating innovation in ocean autonomy

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207050Grant

Response Deadline02/02/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Arctic Frontier: Accelerating Innovation in Ocean Autonomy is a funding opportunity managed by UK Research and Innovation. This initiative focuses on advancing autonomous ocean technologies specifically tailored for the challenging environments of the Arctic region. The program has a total funding pool of 1,200,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum floor of 75,000 to a maximum ceiling of 250,000. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of February 2, 2027, at 16:00. The solicitation was officially posted on November 4, 2026. For further inquiries or application support, points of contact are available through the UKRI funding service and the NERC email channels.

General Info

UKRI funding for Arctic autonomous ocean technology; apply by February 2, 2027.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation

Estimated contract value

£75,000 to £250,000

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

specifications

High

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PostedNov 4

Contract opportunity posted

Response DeadlineFeb 2

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

02/02/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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