GlobalX Challenge 26.2: Naval Southern Hemisphere Space Weather and Plasmas (NSHSWP)

About this funding opportunity

This purpose of the GlobalX Challenge is to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, proving or disproving an applied research theory on an advanced timeline, leading to the discovery of revolutionary dual-use capability for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the commercial marketplace, and the public. The expected outcomes of this Challenge are promising, potentially game-changing, applied concepts whose maturity may be accelerated under separate follow-on technology development efforts.

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Security and Defense, Space and Aerospace, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.

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 26.2: Naval Southern Hemisphere Space Weather and Plasmas (NSHSWP) is administered by Office of Naval Research (ONR), listed via Grants.gov.