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

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Security and Defense, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

Funding amount

This grant provides Up to $500K in funding, up to $500K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 31, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other

Eligibility

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

Agency

GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks is administered by Office of Naval Research (ONR), listed via Grants.gov.