UK grant · Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade
UK Space Agency & Space Florida - Space Innovation Partnership
£50,000 to £75,000 Closes 11 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 | £50,000 to £75,000 |
| Total funding available | £150,000 |
| Opens | 29 September 2026 |
| Closes | 11 January 2027 (62 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):
Proposals are welcome on any area of the space sector, but the following areas are of particular interest between the UK and Florida:
- In-orbit servicing and manufacturing
- Space transportation
- Satellite systems
- In-space research
- Advanced exploration technologies
The UK Space Agency and Space Florida call aims to stimulate collaborative innovation between UK and Florida space organisations, accelerating the development and commercialisation of cutting-edge space technologies. The call will support projects with strong market potential, strengthen bilateral relationships, and help UK organisations access investment, expertise and opportunities within respective space ecosystems in line with the UK’s recently published Space Strategy.
Awardees will be funded directly by their home country's delivery partner, in line with its own rules and procedures: UK companies will be funded by the UK Space Agency, and Florida companies will be funded by Space Florida.
Funding available totals £150,000 from the UK Space Agency and $200,000 from Space Florida. Up to two projects are expected to be funded, each with a total value of £150,000/$200,000, including contributions of up to £75,000 (UKSA) and $100,000 (SF).
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a grant, applicants must be a partnership consisting of at least one for-profit Florida company and one for-profit UK company. Companies are required to comply with the application requirements and programme conditions respective to each funding jurisdiction. Participation of research institutions/universities are welcome to participate in projects in accordance with each jurisdiction’s funding regulations.
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