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The UK has a rapidly growing and rich heritage of commercial space innovation, building more small satellites than any other country in Europe, and a thriving space data analytics community building products in areas including climate, transport and financial services.
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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.
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Related Opportunities
Horizon Europe 2025 work programme Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
Opens: 03/05/2025 Closes: 02/10/2025
Topics available under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 4 programme for 2025/26, with up to €75m available for the largest single projects
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European Space Agency: Space For Sustainable, Connected and Liveable Cities
Proposals reviewed periodically - apply from 28/3/25, final deadline 30/9/25.
ESA invites proposals for feasibility studies and demonstration projects to leverage space-based services and applications for smart cities.
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European Space Agency: Space For Intermodal Transport
Open from 17/02/25: applications reviewed when received, apply by 12/9/25 latest.
Funding for European teams interested in developing sustainable space-based services and applications for intermodal transport, covering both freight and passenger transportation.
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European Space Agency: Maritime Decarbonisation - Green Fuels
Opens: 21/03/2025 Closes: 16/05/2025
ESA seeks to develop new space-based services that support the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, with a focus on green fuels and green propulsion systems.
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European Space Agency: Green Hydrogen As a Sustainable Energy Source
Opens: 11/04/2025 Closes: 23/05/2025
ESA seek proposals for feasibility studies for services that explore innovative uses of space technology to advance green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.
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European Space Agency: Space For Insurance Technology
Opens: 30/04/2025 Closes: 06/06/2025
Offers funding of up to €75k per project to European teams interested in developing services integrating technology solutions to the insurance sector.
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11/12/2024
The Value of Space Technology in Africa Report
The Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa team are pleased to share this report which shares how the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network are driving international partnerships and delivering for communities.
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16/09/2024
Lift off for the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network Advisory Group
The Innovate UK UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network is pleased to announce the launch of its Advisory Group to maximise the impact of this community, increase the sharing of valuable insights and work collaboratively to boost sustainable innovation within the space industry.
