United Kingdom Research and Innovation

CFAs: Solution Development for Advanced Connectivity Technologies (UK)

Last update: 11 days ago Last update: Apr 3, 2026

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Location:UK
UK
Grantmaking entity: Innovate UK
Status:Open
Budget: GBP 25,000,000
Award ceiling: GBP 5,000,000
Award floor: GBP 200,000
Sector:ICT & Telecommunications, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Private Sector, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible citizenships:UK
UK
Date posted: Apr 3, 2026

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CFAs: Solution Development for Advanced Connectivity Technologies (UK)The Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in funding to support the development of secure, sustainable, and sovereign next-generation connectivity technologies under its Advanced Co
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About the Funding Agency

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK.

Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than £6 billion, UK Research and Innovation is bringing together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.

UK Research and Innovation will be an independent organisation and a strong voice for research and innovation, both to government and internationally, and will be supported and challenged by an independent chair and board. We intend to be an outstanding organisation that ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. We will do this by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish.

About the Sectors

ICT & Telecommunications

Features information and communication technologies, digital systems, and telecommunications infrastructure and services.


Key areas:
  • ICT systems, software, and digital solutions
  • Telecommunications networks and services
  • Digitalization, data, and communication tools

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

UK

The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.

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