Uk Space Agency
National Space Innovation Programme - Kick Starter - Open Call (Call 1)
Funding type: Research, innovation and technology development
Who can apply:A variety of organisations including academia, industry and not for profit organisations. All organisations must be registered in the UK.
Funding:Grant funding per project is expected to range from 150k to 1m per grant.
Deadline: Midday on 17 November 2023.
The UK Space Agency invites proposals for emerging and innovative technology research and development. This is in line with the National Space Strategy vision to make the UK one of the worlds most innovative and attractive space economies
See the application page to apply.
National Space Innovation Programme - Major Projects Call One (Open Call)
Funding type: Research, innovation and technology development
Who can apply:A variety of organisations including academia, industry and not for profit organisations. All organisations must be registered in the UK.
Funding:Grant funding per project is expected to range from 1 million to 5 million per grant.
Deadline: Midday on 17 November 2023.
The UK Space Agency invites proposals for emerging and innovative technology research and development under its National Space Innovation Programme. This call is for NSIP Major Projects funding.
See the application page to apply.
SBRI: Active Debris Removal Refuelling Mission feasibility study - Phase 1
Funding type: Research, innovation and technology development
Who can apply: Organisations of any size either working alone or in collaboration with others. All organisations must be registered in the UK.
Funding: Grant funding per project is up to 500,000 per grant.
Deadline: 11am on 5 December 2023.
The aim of the competition is to undertake feasibility studies to refuel the National Active Debris Removal Mission and a commercial client/customer satellite.
See the application page to apply.
SciSpacE support AO grant call - autumn 2023
Funding type: Research, innovation and technology development
Who can apply: UK based researchers who have already secured facility access to microgravity and space environments research platforms through the ESA SciSpacE Programmes Research Announcements. All organisations must be registered in the UK.
Deadline: 4pm on 14 December 2023
See the application page to apply.
Phase 2: UK National Delegate support for the ESA Competitiveness and Growth programme
Funding type: Research, innovation and technology development
Who can apply: Organisations proposing telecommunications projects. All organisations must be registered in the UK.
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 15 December
See the application page to apply.
Exploration Science working group support
Funding type: Travel and time support for academics
Who can apply: Academics selected for groups and/or science teams, campaign science groups and other definition work relating to named UK Space Agency Exploration Science missions.
Award range: Up to 40,000
Closing date: Open until further notice.
See theExploration Science working group support guidance pageto find out how to apply
ARTES: Advanced Technology (On hold)
Funding type: Research, innovation and development
Who can apply: UK organisations and companies (UK Space Agency and ESA approval required)
Funding: Dependent on Advanced Technology activity
Deadline: Applications for UK support into this ESA programme are on hold until Spring 2024
This is an?ESA-initiated programme offering up to 100% funding for developing early technologies and innovations. Invitations To Tender (ITT) are listed on the?ESA?website.
We are reviewing our approach towards ESA Advanced Technology Programme and will look to publish further details in Spring 2024. We will not be supporting any further activities before new guidance is published.
If you have any questions, you can contact us directly at telecoms@ukspaceagency.gov.uk.
Navigation Innovation Support Programme (NavISP)
Funding type: Research, innovation and development
Who can apply: UK organisations working in positioning, navigation and timing undertaking technology research and development focused on commercial innovation.
Funding: Varies. 100% funding for developing early technologies and innovations; typically between 200,000 and 800,000 for space-enabled positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technology solutions and innovations.
Deadline: Open until further notice
Since 2017, the UK has invested 50 million into NavISP to support the UK space PNT sector to innovate the next generation of space-enabled and space-supported navigation products, services and applications.
The UK investment in the programme is available to support UK organisations to undertake technology research and development focused on commercial innovation.
See the NavISP announcement of opportunity to find out how to apply. Find out more about the NavISP programme.
Student support: ESA microgravity programmes
Funding type: Research, innovation and development
Who can apply: UK-based teams successfully selected by ESA for certain student support programmes.
Funding: Up to 5,000
Deadline: Open until further notice
This announcement of opportunity offers up to 5,000 (if available) to support students participating in ESA microgravity programmes.
See the announcement of opportunity to find out how to apply.
Responsive Mode Call - Exploration Community Development
Funding type: Development and promotion of UK space exploration community
Who can apply: UK individuals and organisations
Funding: Support will be granted to a maximum of 50,000.
Deadline: Open until further notice.
The UK Space Agency will, subject to budget being available in any given financial year, make available funds to support activities such as:
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community building activities
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establishing networking opportunities
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showcases and/or organisation attendance at appropriate conferences
Applicants should detail how the proposed activity benefits the UK space exploration community.
See the call and find out how to apply.
Closed Opportunities
To view closed opportunities, please visit our closed opportunities page.