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ARIA

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ARIA (Advanced Research + Invention Agency) is a UK R&D funding agency that funds scientists and engineers to pursue high-risk, breakthrough research and technology projects.

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ARIA: Standards and benchmarks for dexterous robotics

ARIA

ARIA seeks proposals for shared benchmarks, standards, interfaces or other capabilities that remove a clearly defined barrier affecting multiple developers or users of dexterous robotic systems. Up to four awards, with up to £3 million per project over up to 24 months.

Amount
Up to £3,000,000
Deadline
Closes 1 December 2026 at 1pm (30 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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ARIA: TA1 Integrated Robot Bodies and TA2 Foundational Technologies – Concept papers

ARIA

ARIA funds teams to build robot bodies with new forms of locomotion, through TA1 integrated robot bodies and TA2 foundational technologies. Applicants are encouraged to submit concept papers before full proposals.

Amount
£1,000,000 to £15,000,000
Deadline
Closes 4 December 2026 at 2pm
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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ARIA: Forecasting Tipping Points Phase 2 – Concept papers

ARIA

ARIA is inviting proposals for ocean observing, forecasting, and climate-evidence translation to build an early warning system for North Atlantic changes. Teams can include businesses, universities, research institutions, charities and public sector organisations.

Amount
Indicative budgets: ocean observing network £18.5m; interannual to decadal forecasting £5-7m; impacts and response £3-5m; independent systems integration and assurance £5.8m
Deadline
Concept paper window opening: 18 September 2026 (Open) ... Concept paper submission deadline: 09 October 2026 (14:00 BST)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

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