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Climate Adaptation, Environment, and Resilience: Arctic frontier – accelerating innovation in ocean autonomy

Executive Summary

This upcoming IS-8 Priority Programme funding opportunity seeks innovative technological solutions for operating autonomous vehicles in the harsh Arctic Ocean environment. It targets developers of robust ocean autonomy and sensing systems designed for extreme remote conditions.

Expected Launch
November 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£1 million total fund
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Target Sectors
clean energynet zeroadvanced manufacturingspace technologydigital technology
Technology Scope
ocean autonomyautonomous vehiclesArctic oceanextreme environment sensorsremote robotics
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Competition Scope & Overview

Funding opportunity aimed at developing technological solutions to address the challenges of operating autonomous vehicles in the remote and exceptionally harsh environment of the Arctic Ocean. Part of the IS-8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI

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