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Optical wireless communications research and testing facility
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| Reference | cand-131 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | auto-discovery |
| Type | grant |
| Status | closed |
| Closing date | 2026-09-15 |
| Indicative budget | 7.125M GBP |
| Last updated | 2026-09-12 |
What this call is about
This grant funds the creation of a research and testing facility focused on optical wireless communication systems to improve communications research. Eligible applicants are UK research organizations with at least one UK national in a leadership role.
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