STFC: ESA business incubation centre - United Kingdom

29/06/2023

18/09/2023

The Science and Technology Facilities Council and the European Space Agency invite applications for business support from the ESA business incubation centre - United Kingdom. This provides start-ups with technical expertise and facilities, business support, networking, office space and funding needed to overcome innovation challenges and accelerate business growth. The project idea must have a strong and innovative space connection, including downstream application of space technology in other fields, technology transfer from space, exploiting new technology in the space domain, or supplying the space sector. Successful applicants are offered fully equipped office space, over £40,000 of cash incentive for design, prototyping, intellectual property protection and market studies, as well as access to STFC's test facilities, laboratories, workshops and technical expertise, including up to 40 hours of expert support and 40 hours per year of access to lab facilities. Additionally, companies receive access to business development support and a range of funding, investment and networking and collaboration opportunities.

Commercial Space Applications; Mechanical Engineering; Spacecraft, Shuttles & Probes; Telescopes & Space Instrumentation

UK registered companies including at least one company with members located in the UK may apply. New companies, as well as those which are less than five years old, are eligible.