Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy
Ref: GRT-VWHOEN59
Funding Available
Between £300,000 and £1,000,000
UK Wide
Environment
21 October 2026
Grants & Funding
About This Grant
Apply for proof-of-concept funding to develop, integrate, deploy, and demonstrate innovative autonomous solutions for atmospheric science or autonomous aerial systems for environmental applications. Projects must deliver demonstrator capability, high-quality environmental data, and pathways towards wider use and adoption.
What Can It Fund?
- Proof-of-concept development
- System integration
- Deployment
- Demonstration
- Environmental data collection
Eligible Costs
- -Full economic cost (FEC) of project
Funding Source
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
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