iX Challenge: Identifying leaks and seepage in canal infrastructure
Innovate UK Business Connect is supporting Canal & River Trust to identify innovative, low-cost methods for detecting canal leaks and seepage.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Selected solutions may be invited to pitch for pilot trials with potential for further adoption. Specific pilot budgets to be confirmed.
- Deadline
- 27 Oct 2026 · 29 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This innovation challenge, supported by Innovate UK Business Connect, seeks low-cost, innovative solutions for detecting hidden leaks and seepage in canal infrastructure. Successful applicants may be invited to pitch to the Canal & River Trust for potential pilot trials and adoption of their technology. This presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the infrastructure, materials, sensors, and water sectors.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Selected solutions may be invited to pitch for pilot trials with potential for further adoption. Specific pilot budgets to be confirmed.
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, startups, SMEs, or individual entrepreneurs who are UK-based or intend to set up a UK base and support UK deployment.
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