science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOD-ONR
GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks
Office of Naval Research · N0001426SBC03
Award Range
$0 – $500K
Deadline
August 31, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks. Office of Naval Research. 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... up to $500,000 per award.
Who Should Apply
Other eligible entities
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001
- •Deadline: 2026-08-31
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Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.
Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive
What This Grant Funds
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.
Attachments
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX Notice of Funding Opportunity
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_NOFO.pdf
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX Attch 1
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_Attch_1.docx
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX Attch 2
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_Attch_2.pptx
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX NOFO Amend 1
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_NOFO_Amend_1.pdf
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX NOFO Amd 2
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_NOFO_Amd_2.pdf
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $500K
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
See announcement package for full submission deadline details. The closing date for full proposal submissions is 31 Aug 2026 as detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Agency Contact
ONR Global Grants
usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.milReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov