Advancing Atmospheric and Aerial Autonomy Networking Platform
Registration open until 30 Oct 2026
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Welcome to the Advancing Atmospheric and Aerial Autonomy Networking Platform!
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is providing £4 million funding to strengthen the future environmental observing capability of the UK through the development, integration, deployment and demonstration of innovative autonomy, sensing, instrumentation and measurement capabilities.
Through this funding opportunity NERC will fund projects that develop and demonstrate:
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innovative autonomous sensing, instrumentation and measurement capabilities that advance atmospheric science (approximately 50% of funding available)
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autonomous aerial systems (UAS), sensing technologies, instrumentation and measurement systems for environmental applications (approximately 50% of funding available)
Projects may include the development, integration, deployment or demonstration of platforms, sensors, instrumentation, measurement systems, autonomy, software, data systems or combinations of these where they contribute to environmental observing capability.
See the funding opportunity page for more details. Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy – UKRI
About the platform
This networking platform aims to support collaboration and partnerships across the UK research and innovation community. NERC welcome teams that combine environmental science expertise with engineering, robotics, autonomy, sensing, instrumentation, software, data science, operational or commercial expertise where this strengthens the proposed capability.
Why should I create an account?
This platform provides a dedicated space for organisations to:
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Highlight your capabilities, areas of interest and key partners you are looking for
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Gain insights to improve your network
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Identify supporting services and organisations with relevant experience in the sectors
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Meet with peers, collaborators and ecosystem stakeholders to discuss cooperation and partnerships
Consortia can 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.
Any questions?
Please contact the organiser below.
Innovate UK Business Connect
Olivia Brown