§ Federal grant opportunity · N0001426SBC03
GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks
Chelsea Huff Grantor is accepting applications for GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks. The deadline is August 31, 2026 and the published award range is $500K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Chelsea Huff Grantor
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Award range
- $500K
- Eligibility
- See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research
- Opportunity number
- N0001426SBC03
Program 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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Chelsea Huff Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 31, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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