Counter UAS Technologies

Counter UAS Technologies supports development of dual-use counter-drone technologies that can operate in civil and military settings.

Innovate UK lists this opportunity for Businesses & public sector consortia, AI, Data & Digital, United Kingdom. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

The competition is open to collaborations only.

The lead applicant must be a UK registered business of any size or a UK public sector organisation.

The consortium must include at least one UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise claiming grant funding.

Development of counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems technologies for dual-use civil and military applications.

Projects should demonstrate practical pathways to applied counter-UAS capability and real-world use.

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to GBP 5 million.

Application deadline: Jun 3, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official UKRI/Innovate UK page and Innovation Funding Service route by 3 June 2026 at 11:00 am UK time.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.