CfI: Counter UAS Demonstrations in Prison Environments
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK) · National scheme · 1 eligible country
What this scheme funds
This UK government call funds organisations to demonstrate and test low cost counter drone technologies that can detect and track uncrewed aerial systems within prison sites. The goal is practical, real world trials rather than early research, helping prisons stop contraband drone deliveries. A total pot of £900,000 is shared across all successful applicants.
defence-security · internet-of-things
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Who it is for
This suits UK based security, defence or technology organisations with a working counter drone detection system ready to be demonstrated in a live prison environment.
The scheme in detail
- Agency
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (UK)
- Eligible countries (1)
- United Kingdom
- Funding
- €92k
- Deadline
- 28 Oct 2026
- Applicant type
- Not stated by the agency.
- Eligible applicants
- public body, non-profit, private sector, local authority
- Also required
- Total scheme budget of £900,000 is shared across all recipients, not awarded per applicant, and the scheme opens on 2026-10-05.