Funding Flash October 2024
Each month, Space South Central aims to bring together a curated list of the latest and best funding opportunities for businesses working in the space sector across the South East.
The list is not exhaustive – for that, see the Satellite Applications Catapult’s Space Enterprise Network.
If you see an opportunity below that could suit your business, contact the team at info@spacesouthcentral.com, who will offer advice, expertise, support, and connections to help you create successful bids. Since 2016, we have helped regional organisations secure £37.5M.
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Cross-Cluster Proof of Concept Call
Deadline: Wednesday, 16th October 2024
STFC is offering businesses the opportunity to apply for up to £45k of grant funding for collaborative projects.
This call invites proof of concept projects from any area related to the STFC-supported Clusters in Space, Energy, Health and Life Sciences, Quantum, Digital, and Defence and Security.
Your project must be business-led, collaborative, and involve one or more project partners from Harwell or Sci-Tech Daresbury Campuses. The STFC are keen to support multi-disciplinary projects, although it is not a requirement of funding.
Read more here.
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ARTES ESA Workplan Activities: Satellite Quantum Communications Networks (ESA Workplan Activities)
Deadline: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
The United Kingdom committed £190 million to the ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) programme in 2022 to support the UK satellite telecommunications industry, and is now supporting activities focused on Satellite Quantum Communications Networks.
There are four ESA-initiated activities with up to 100% funding for developing early technologies and innovations. Invitations To Tender (ITTs) are listed on ESA-STAR. You will need to register to access the activities.
Read more here.
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Portsmouth Match Fund
Deadline: Sunday, 27th October 2024
The Portsmouth Match Fund is a business grant to support businesses in starting and existing small businesses in developing. This grant along with business support from the council and partners is designed to help new business startups and existing small businesses to grow.
The fund offers 20-50% (minimum amount of £1,500 and maximum amount of £4,000) towards a growth or start-up project. Ideal business development costs could fund a new digital platform, e-commerce development, the development of a new product, the purchase of new equipment, or training.
Read more here.
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Eureka Disaster Resilience Programme collaborative research and development 2024
Deadline: Thursday, 31st October 2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1 million to develop technologies in the field of disaster resilience, response and recovery, in partnership with organisations from participating Eureka countries.
Read more here.
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Space for Sustainable Pharma
Deadline: Sunday, 3rd November 2024
The pharmaceutical industry is essential in our day-to-day lives. Medicines and vaccines cure people of disease, neutralise symptoms, and delay the onset of diseases, boosting both life expectancy and quality of life. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals also have a significant negative impact on the environment. During the chemistry element of the drug development process, pollutants are emitted into the air, soil, and water. In addition, drug packaging is a significant source of waste and as a result of the various existing health and safety requirements, the development and usage of sustainable alternatives is complicated.
Selected Kick-Start activities are funded at 75% by the European Space Agency for a maximum of €75K per contract.
Read more here.
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Green Future Fellowships
Deadline: Tuesday, 5th November 2024
The Green Future Fellowship is a unique new programme supporting scientists, researchers and innovators to develop and scale up their breakthrough climate solutions.
Green Future Fellows will receive up to £3 million and support over ten years to develop their ground-breaking initiatives. The programme is open to anyone with a transformative idea that has the potential to make a significant and lasting impact on global climate resilience.
Read more here.
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ESA: System Study Of Large In-Orbit-Assembled Arrays In Frequency Range 1 (Fr1) For 5g And Beyond 5g (Artes Spl 5g 3f.001) (Re-Issue) (Tender Number 1-11323)
Deadline: Friday, 22nd November 2024
Further information is available through the Tendering section of the ESA-Star portal.
Find out more by signing up to the ESA-Star Portal here.
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Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics: Maritime and Marine
Deadline: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
This call is part of the umbrella of “Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics” thematic call for proposals.
This ‘Call for Proposals’ invites proposals for feasibility studies and demonstration projects for services that use satellite technologies and robotics in downstream Maritime and Marine applications.
Read more here
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CASSINI Challenges 2024
Deadline: Monday, 25th November 2024
This competition is looking for EU Space-based solutions in satellite navigation, earth observation, satellite communication or space surveillance and tracking. With a prize pool of €1,150,000. The competition is looking for:
Solutions using EU Space (Galileo and Copernicus data, signals, services).
Solutions contributing to the competitiveness of the European Space industry in the field of satellite navigation, Earth observation, secure SATCOM or space surveillance and tracking.
Solutions highlighting effectiveness, uniqueness, and innovation, with a strong focus on commercial potential and scalability.
Note - eligibility requirements for UK submissions.
Read more here.
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Public Engagement Spark Awards 2024B
Deadline: Thursday, 28th November 2024
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Spark Award funds projects that engage the public with STFC-supported science, people, technology, or facilities.
Proposals must have clear links to the STFC’s remit and include a subject matter expert in an STFC-funded area.
The scheme is not subject to the full economic cost (FEC) process. The cost of your project can be up to £20,000. STFC will fund 100% of the project cost.
Projects are expected to be between 12 and 36 months in duration.
Read more here.
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Knowledge transfer partnership (KTP): 2024 to 2025 round four
Deadline: Wednesday, 4th December 2024
UK-registered academic institutions, RTOs, or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £9 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not-for-profits.
To lead a project your organisation must:
be a UK registered higher education or further education institution, research and technology organisation or Catapult
collaborate with a UK registered business of any size, eligible public sector organisation, charity or charitable business with two or more full time employees
Read more here.
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