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.
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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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Design to Deliver: Space-Enabled Information for a Thriving World
Opens: 18/09/2024 Closes: 25/10/2024
Up to £50k for solutions that could translate space-enabled data and services into information that is trusted and actionable, fuelling responsible behaviours towards nature.
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European Space Agency: Maritime Decarbonisation
Opens: 01/06/2024 Closes: 28/02/2025
ESA seeks to support development of sustainable space-based services and applications related to maritime decarbonisation.
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European Space Agency: Nature-based Solutions
Opens: 09/10/2024 Closes: 20/11/2024
Nature-based Solutions (NBS) leverage healthy ecosystems to enhance protections for society, optimise infrastructure, and ensure a biodiverse future.
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Space for Safeguarding of Children
Opens: 06/09/2024 Closes: 06/11/2024
European Space Agency seeks opportunities for space-enabled solutions that support the safeguarding of children and young people.
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ARIA: Exploring Climate Cooling - full proposals
Opens: 08/11/2024 Closes: 09/12/2024
Backed by £56.8m, this programme will explore whether approaches designed to delay, or avert, climate tipping points could be feasible, scalable, and safe.
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Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics: Maritime and Marine
Opens: 23/09/2024 Closes: 23/11/2024
ESA seeks proposals for services that combine satellite technologies and robotics for Maritime and Marine applications.