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    GrantsUK-Japan Collaborative Research Funding in Advanced Connectivity Technologies
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    UK-Japan Collaborative Research Funding in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

    Funding amount
    £3.4m
    Closed 8 Sept 2026

    Joint UK-Japan funding call offering up to £897,000 for collaborative research in advanced connectivity, AI networks, and photonics technologies.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 15 Jun 2026· 5 months agoviaUKRI
    Funding amount
    £3.4m
    Closed 8 Sept 2026
    Applications close passed on 8 Sept 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£3,365,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications closed
      8 Sept 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Closed for applications on 8 Sept 2026. Published 5 months ago.

    15 Jun 2026Today8 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This joint UK-Japan funding opportunity supports internationally competitive collaborative research projects in Advanced Connectivity Technologies. Eligible areas include AI integration in digital networks, non-terrestrial networks, and advanced optical/photonics applications. UK-based researchers can apply for grants up to £897,000 (80% Funder's Full Economic Costing), with approximately three projects expected to be funded. This initiative promotes cross-border research partnerships and advances in next-generation connectivity solutions.

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    japan-uk-joint-call-for-collaborations-in-advanced-connectivity-technologies
    EP
    Funding body
    Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation