Uk Space Agency
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Atmospheric ablation: the potential environmental impact of space debris re-entering Earths upper atmosphere
Funding type: Research, innovation and technology development
Who can apply: Organisations of any size working alone or with other organisations as sub-contractors may apply. All organisations must be registered in the UK.
Funding: Up to 300,000 will be made available
Closing date: Midday on Friday 20 January 2024
The UK Space Agency is making available up to 300,000 of grant funding to map out the current state of research into atmospheric ablation (knowns, unknowns and gaps in knowledge), within the wider technical, geopolitical and socio-ecological context, in order to develop a viable research programme with short, medium and long-term goals.
See the application page to apply.
Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme: Call 2
Funding type: Research, innovation and technology development
Who can apply: UK national and academic organisations eligible for UKRI grants involved in bilateral space science and exploration missions.
Funding: Up to 1 million (300,000 to 500,000 per project)
Deadline: 11:59pm on 31 January 2024 for part 1 (SOI) of proposal
Proposals are invited for participation in bilateral space science and exploration (SS&E) missions, which are already in advanced state of discussion, but requiring funding during the current Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) period to end March 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Space Cluster Partnership funding call 2023
Funding type: Research, innovation and development
Who can apply: Space Clusters or other organisations that represent or lead a defined geographic area of space activity. All bids must include at least two that represent at different UK national, regional, or local space sectors.
Funding amount: Grant funding per project is expected to range from 50k to 100k.
Deadline: 6pm on 3 November 2023.
The UK Space Agency invites proposals to its funding call that will provide grant funding to strengthen the UKs national space ecosystem and grow the space sector by:
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Enabling local space sectors across the UK to develop stronger relationships with geographically-adjacent nations or regions.
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Strengthening ties between the space sectors of multiple regions and/or nations of the UK by facilitating collaboration to develop and/or enhance common or complementary capabilities.
See the application page to apply.
ARTES: Competitiveness and Growth General Call
Funding type: Research, innovation and development
Who can apply: UK organisations and companies (UK Space Agency approval required)
Funding: All projects are subject to the usual European Space Agency (ESA) rules surrounding matched funding
Deadline: 12:00 pm on Tuesday 31 October 2023
This is an industry-led programme offering matched funding for the development of commercial satellite communications technology solutions and innovations.
Companies will need to apply to the UK Space Agency for approval before they submit their application toESA.
See the UK National Delegate support for the ESA Competitiveness and Growth programme page for Expression of Interest Form and Form Guidance to find out how to apply
Space for All Fund 2023
Funding type:Education and skills
Who can apply:Eligible organisations include academic or research institutions (including schools, universities, research councils and UK Space Agency partners), charities, trusts and companies (including not-for-profit).
Funding:500,000 (50,000 - 100,000 available for each project).
Deadline: 5pm on 27 October 2023
The UK Space Agency is making 500,000 available under its Space for All Fund. The Fund aims to develop new ways to reach young people from all backgrounds and encourage them to pursue STEM education by using the exciting and inspiring context of space.
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