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SBRI: UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) Mission Technology Development - Phase 2

Funding type: Research, innovation and development

Who can apply: UK companies and organisations

Funding: Up to 4.7 million. Each project can total up to 2.35 million.

Deadline: 2pm on 14 June 2024.

The UK Space Agency is looking to further explore Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission concepts.

This opportunity invites applicants to submit preliminary mission designs for a national mission and derisk those designs further. This will allow the UK Space Agency to gain a comprehensive understanding of risks and costs associated with a UK Active Debris Removal mission and inform the next phase of the national mission plans.

ARTES programme: general call for expressions of interest (EOI) in satellite communication development

Funding type: Technology development

Who can apply: UK-based companies and organisations

Funding: envelope of 10 million

Deadline: Submission of expressions of interest - midday on Friday 12 April 2024; submission of cover sheet - midday on Monday 17 June 2024

This is an open call for expressions of interest in delivering future satellite innovation under the Competitiveness and Growth call of the European Space Agency (ESA) ARTES Programme.

Announcement of opportunity: Unlocking Space for Business

Funding type: Research, innovation and development

Who can apply:UK-based companies and organisations working in financial services or transport and logistics, in partnership with satellite data or service suppliers

Funding:up to 3.5 million

Deadline: 4pm BST on Wednesday 22 May 2024

Proposals are sought for innovative pilot projects, funded by the UK Space Agencys Unlocking Space for Business programme.

Up to 3.5 million is available to trial new solutions that use satellite data and services to benefit their organisation.

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.

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 the ESA Advanced Technology Programme, and all equivalent ESA-led activity in the ARTES Strategic Programme Lines (SPLs). We 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.

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.

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:

• community building activities

• establishing networking opportunities

• showcases and/or organisation attendance at appropriate conferences

Applicants should detail how the proposed activity benefits the UK space exploration community.

General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)

Funding type: Research, innovation, and development

Who can apply: UK organisations and companies (UK Space Agency and ESA approval required)

Deadline: Open until further notice.

The UK Space Agency is looking to provide support to companies and academic institutions across the UK in developing innovative technologies to grow UK capability. We are keen to engage with start-ups and SMEs (from both within and outside the space sector), as well as established companies and organisations. Collaborative proposals are also welcomed.

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