# iX Challenge: Secure, Cost-Effective Use of Cloud-Based AI Tools in the Defence Supply Chain

- Funder: Innovate UK Business Connect (opportunities listing) (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/innovate-uk-business-connect)
- Status: Open
- Next deadline: 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Award: Up to £60k
- Where: East of England, East Midlands, London, West Midlands, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
- Who can apply: Business (SME / sole trader)
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Source: Public bodies' own schemes (programme pages) (https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/ix-challenge-secure-cost-effective-use-of-cloud-based-ai-tools-in-the-defence-supply-chain)
- Last verified: 2026-10-10T10:37:00.591Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/b72f00f6-ea9a-420c-8837-8b8b7b2b338f

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