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GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks

Office of Naval Research · N0001426SBC03

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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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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.

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Who Can Apply

See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$500K
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 9, 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 (6 days remaining)

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.mil

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov