Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Call N0001425SBC03 For Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global Opportunity: GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security
ID: 358680Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358680
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    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is inviting proposals for the GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security, a funding opportunity aimed at fostering advancements in maritime technology with applications in both military and commercial sectors. This initiative seeks innovative solutions utilizing AI-enabled scene perception for Unmanned Vessels (UxVs), addressing operational challenges such as traffic management and anomaly detection. Selected proposals may receive funding up to $250,000 for an initial twelve-month period, with the potential to extend to $500,000 based on successful proof of concepts. Key deadlines include white paper submissions by May 23, 2025, and proposal pitch day on June 4, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    The Special Notice N0001425SBC03 presents the GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security, issued by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global. This funding opportunity aims to support revolutionary advancements in maritime technology with dual-use applications for both military and commercial sectors, focusing on AI-enabled scene perception for Unmanned Vessels (UxVs). Up to $250,000 is allocated for selected proposals over an initial twelve-month period, potentially extending to $500,000 based on successful proof of concepts. Key deadlines include the white paper submission date (May 23, 2025) and proposal pitch day (June 4, 2025). International teams, predominantly led by non-U.S.-based researchers, are invited to address specified operational challenges, such as traffic management and anomaly detection, utilizing AI algorithms. The initiative emphasizes collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to foster innovative research that meets operational contexts in maritime environments, ultimately aiming to enhance naval capabilities and security. Participants must adhere to specific submission formats and guidelines, with ongoing communication facilitated through points of contact and a dedicated webinar. This BAA aims to stimulate cutting-edge research and strengthen international partnerships in maritime security technology.
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