UK grant · Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade
ESERO-UK
Up to £4,500,000 Closes 24 January 2027
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £4,500,000 |
| Total funding available | £4,500,000 |
| Opens | 14 October 2026 |
| Closes | 24 January 2027 (75 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
The UK Space Agency, a part of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Technology (BIST), is committed to strengthening the space sector workforce by addressing current workforce challenges and nurturing the future space talent pipeline. UKSA’s Education and Future Workforce programme (EFW) provides opportunities to engage with space-related educational, enrichment and skills interventions at multiple life stages: across school, college, community, cultural and social settings to build and sustain interest, confidence, knowledge and competence to pursue space careers.
In collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the UK Space Agency is seeking a consortium to deliver the European Space Education Resource Office in the UK (ESERO-UK): a UK-wide space education and engagement programme that uses space as a context to support learning, develop skills and provide opportunities for young people to explore space science, technology and its applications and pursue careers in the space sector.
The UK Space Agency is encouraging a consortium approach to ensure ESERO-UK brings together the breadth of expertise, networks and delivery capacity needed to provide a coherent UK-wide programme across schools, colleges, cultural, community and social settings.
The UK Space Agency intends to award up to £4.5 million over financial years 2027/28 to 2029/30 to deliver ESERO-UK. ESA also expects to provide up to €750,000, approximately £638,700, over the same period subject to separate contract negotiations between ESA and the successful applicant. The total co-funding envelope available for ESERO-UK is therefore approximately £5,138,700.
Eligibility
All successful applicants must meet the UK Space Agency’s eligibility criteria for grant funding.
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