GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks
DOD-ONR Posted N0001426SBC03
Close Date:
August 31, 2026
29 days remaining
Description
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
See full eligibility requirements in pages 2 - 3 of this announcement package, as well as Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001.
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- Not specified
- Award Ceiling
- $500,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- Not specified
- Expected Awards
- Not specified
Key Dates
- Posted
- June 9, 2026
- Closes
- August 31, 2026 29d
- Archive Date
- October 1, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- Office of Naval Research
- Agency Code
- DOD-ONR
- Funding Instrument
- Other