Industry funding

Aerospace funding

Grants, loans and tax incentives available to aerospace businesses across the UK.

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Aerospace

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Available funding

GrantVaries

STFC Innovations & Knowledge Exchange

STFC Innovations & Knowledge Exchange. Supports translation of STFC-funded research and industrial partnerships in physics, space, and computing.

via UK Research and InnovationStandard Listing
GrantUp to £50,000

Satellite Applications Catapult SPRINT

Satellite Applications Catapult SPRINT. UK companies using satellite data or technology to develop new products and services. Match-funded R&D access.

via Satellite Applications CatapultStandard Listing
GrantProgramme-dependent

ARIA Scoping Our Planet Opportunity Space

ARIA Scoping Our Planet Opportunity Space. Researchers and engineers building cheaper, more comprehensive earth-observation sensing platforms.

via Advanced Research and Invention AgencyStandard Listing
GrantProject-dependent

ESA ARTES Programme (UK)

ESA ARTES Programme (UK). UK companies developing satellite communications products and services through ESA contracts; co-funded by UK Space Agency.

via European Space Agency (UK)Standard Listing
GrantUp to €500k typical

ESA Business Applications (Space Solutions)

ESA Business Applications (Space Solutions). UK companies developing commercial services using space data or technology.

via European Space Agency (UK)Standard Listing
Grant€75k per project

ESA Kick-Start Activities (UK)

ESA Kick-Start Activities (UK). UK companies exploring feasibility of new space-enabled commercial services.

via European Space Agency (UK)Standard Listing
GrantCo-fund up to 50%

ESA InCubed Programme

ESA InCubed Programme. UK companies developing innovative commercial Earth observation products and services. 50% co-funding.

via European Space Agency (UK)Standard Listing
Grant£1m–£100m+ programmes

Aerospace Technology Institute Programme

Aerospace Technology Institute Programme. UK aerospace R&D consortia developing sustainable aviation technologies. Match-funded with industry.

via Aerospace Technology InstituteStandard Listing
GrantProgramme-dependent

ATI Sustainable Aviation Demonstrators

ATI Sustainable Aviation Demonstrators. UK aerospace consortia demonstrating sustainable propulsion, hydrogen and SAF technologies at scale.

via Aerospace Technology InstituteStandard Listing
GrantProject-dependent

National Composites Centre Open Programmes

National Composites Centre Open Programmes. UK composite-using manufacturers accessing NCC R&D programmes via Innovate UK or industry-led calls.

via National Composites CentreStandard Listing
GrantProgramme-dependent

UK Spaceports Funding Support

UK Spaceports Funding Support. UK organisations developing licensed launch capability and supporting infrastructure.

via UK Research and InnovationStandard Listing
GrantCall-dependent

UK Space Agency Bilateral & National Calls

UK Space Agency Bilateral & National Calls. UK organisations responding to UKSA national and bilateral programme calls (Earth observation, navigation, exploration).

via UK Research and InnovationStandard Listing

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