Space

Space is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, with the ambition to capture 10% of the world market by 2030. Currently, the UK manufactures over 20% of the satellites in orbit and has established a path towards launching satellites from UK soil by 2021.

Innovate UK Business Connect has deep knowledge of the space industry, and has produced a new interactive UK Space Sector Landscape Map in collaboration with the UK Space Agency. Our team brings together a range of different stakeholders from industry, academia and government to enable consortia building and provide clear direction to people who want to innovate the space sector.

The ‘Meeting Net Zero with the Power of Place’ publication explores the opportunities for location intelligence in the fight against climate change, and showcases the vast potential of inclusive growth, collaboration, system thinking and cultural change in dealing with global challenges. Click here to explore the interactive report. 

‘Geo for Earth Podcast Series’ An on the go way to explore the role that location intelligence plays in helping us understand our planet and tackle climate change. Listen now.

Our current focus in this area

Connecting the UK’s growing Space community with industrial collaborators, research-based expertise, investment opportunities and funders.

Related Opportunities

Space4Rail ESA open call

Opens: 01/11/2023 Closes: 31/12/2025

Funding to support the use of space-based assets to improve the European Rail system

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UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2

Opens: 05/02/2024 Closes: 01/05/2024

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4m for innovative projects with Swiss partners in all technologies.

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Royal Society Industry Fellowships, February 2024

Opens: 14/02/2024 Closes: 10/04/2024

The Industry Fellowships enable the mobility of talented scientists and engineers from industry and academia in order to move between the sectors.

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Related Events and Recordings

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2023

Earth Observation Technologies and Data for African Agriculture

10.00 - 12.30 | Online

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2022

UFO Showcase Event - Latest innovation in Small Flying Objects

09.00 - 17.00 | London

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