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Enduring Atmospheric Platforms RFP

Supports United Kingdom atmospheric platform research collaborations focused on resilient high-altitude communication infrastructure.

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Enduring Atmospheric Platforms is a 3.5-year research programme run by the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), led by Programme Director Rico Chandra under the Scoping Our Planet Opportunity Space initiative. The programme targets the technical de-risking of low-cost, long-endurance aircraft platforms capable of sustained high-altitude flight, with the goal of enabling scalable hig…

Aerospace testing and validation for low-cost, long-endurance aircraft platforms supporting scalable high-altitude communications. Specifically focused on segregated testing space, platform guidance systems, and validation services for ARIA-funded research teams.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.8 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: aria.org.uk