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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 read the report (PDF).
‘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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iX Challenge - Enabling regional carbon dioxide utilisation in Southwest Wales through geospatial intelligence
Opens: 24/02/2026 Closes: 07/04/2026
The challenge holder is seeking an innovative solution to develop a geospatial planning tool that will optimise how carbon dioxide is mapped, routed, and reused across Southwest Wales.
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European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Responsible Fishing
First stage application required by 7 April 2026
ESA seeks space-based solutions to improve monitoring, safety and sustainability of the fishing industry.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Digital, Industry and Space (Cluster 4)
Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 4 programme for 2026-27, with a total budget of €1.5bn
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European Space Agency: Sustainable Wetlands
Opens: 16/03/2026 Closes: 01/05/2026
ESA seeks business proposals for space-based applications and services that support wetland sustainability while delivering economically viable business cases.
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European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Wildfire Response
Opens: 02/03/2026 Closes: 02/06/2026
ESA invites proposals for innovative services that advance wildfire management using space technology and data.
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European Space Agency Phi-Lab UK
Opens: 01/03/2026 Closes: 15/05/2026
The ESA Phi-Lab UK provides the funding and support to enable the commercialisation of innovative technologies that promote environmental sustainability, space sustainability and space resilience. Access support from world-leading technical and scientific expertise to business coaching and commercia
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GeoAI Festival: Unleash Innovation at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Geospatial Satellite Data
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