Grant opportunity
GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks
The purpose of the GlobalX Innovation Challenge is to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, rapidly testing applied research theories to enable the discovery of revolutionary dual-use capabilities for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the commercial marketplace, and the public. Led by the Office of Naval Research Global and targeted at researchers in the Indian subcontinent, this challenge addresses a joint Naval need and seeks to deliver outcomes of value to both the U.S. and India.
- Funder
- Office of Naval Research / Department of Defense
- See official call for deadline
- See official call for deadline
- Award
- up to USD 500,000
- Applicant
- Organizations and institutions
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The purpose of the GlobalX Innovation Challenge is to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, rapidly testing applied research theories to enable the discovery of revolutionary dual-use capabilities for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the commercial marketplace, and the public. Led by the Office of Naval Research Global and targeted at researchers in the Indian subcontinent, this challenge addresses a joint Naval need and seeks to deliver outcomes of value to both the U.S. and India. The expected results are promising, potentially game-changing applied concepts whose maturity may be further advanced through separate follow-on technology development efforts.
Who can apply
See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001.
What it supports
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Global
- Opportunity number: N0001426SBC03.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 500,000
See official call for deadline
See official call for deadline
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions.
Call details
Source-based overview
The purpose of the GlobalX Innovation Challenge is to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, rapidly testing applied research theories to enable the discovery of revolutionary dual-use capabilities for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the commercial marketplace, and the public. Led by the Office of Naval Research Global and targeted at researchers in the Indian subcontinent, this challenge addresses a joint Naval need and seeks to deliver outcomes of value to both the U.S. and India. The expected results are promising, potentially game-changing applied concepts whose maturity may be further advanced through separate follow-on technology development efforts. Eligibility: See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001. Opportunity number: N0001426SBC03. Funding: up to USD 500,000.
Eligibility
See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001.
Funding and benefits
up to USD 500,000
Themes and supported activities
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Global
Opportunity number: N0001426SBC03.
Deadline and timeline
See official call for deadline: See official call for deadline.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.