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

Agency: Office of Naval Research

Assistance Listings: 12.300 -- Basic and Applied Scientific Research

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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

Grantor contact information

Description

ONR Global Grants

Email

ONR Global Grants Org Box

usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_NOFO.pdf
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX Notice of Funding Opportunity
Jun 9, 2026 12:52 PM UTC
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_Attch_1.docx
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX Attch 1
Jun 9, 2026 12:52 PM UTC
N0001426SBC03_26.1_GlobalX_Attch_2.pptx
N0001426SBC03 26.1 GlobalX Attch 2
Jun 9, 2026 12:52 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: --

See announcement package for full submission deadline details. The closing date for full proposal submissions is 31 Aug 2026...

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

N0001426SBC03

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

June 9, 2026

Archive date:

October 1, 2026

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