iX Challenge: Accelerating Digital Engineering Through MBSE Simulation
This challenge seeks innovators to develop a software engineering capability for openSPDM to industrialise and further develop its solution for interfacing with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £60,000 grant funding
- Deadline
- 6 Nov 2026 · 27 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
Innovate UK, through its iX programme, is offering a challenge to find businesses that can enhance the openSPDM software for digital engineering and simulation. Successful applicants will get a chance to pitch their solution and the winner can apply for up to £60,000 in grant funding for a 3-month project. This is ideal for established businesses, startups, SMEs, or individual entrepreneurs who can develop a specific software integration for MBSE system simulation.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with technology
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £60,000 grant funding
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Open to established businesses, academic institutions, start-ups, SMEs, or individual entrepreneurs, UK based or intending to set up a UK base.
- Projects must request up to £60,000, start 1st March 2027 and complete by 31st May 2027, and carry out work in the UK.
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