GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks
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GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks |
| Federal Agency Name: | Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR) |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | N0001426SBC03 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 12.300 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | July 30th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | July 30th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | June 9th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | June 9th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | October 1st, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $500,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | June 9th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001.
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