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Grants of up to £50,000 Available for Space Based Science Projects (UK)

Companies and research organisations can apply for funding to develop technologies that could support the next generation of space science missions.  The £375,000 Technology for Space Science fund will facilitate and encourage collaboration between industry and academia, and support new entrants to the space sector to support space-based astronomy, cosmology, solar system science and astrophysics.

Proposals could include ideas to: 

  • Develop and advance the understanding and realisation of technologies and skills relevant to new space science missions. 
  • Support paper-based studies including modelling, proof of concept, potential hardware and engineering developments, and data processing.  
  • Establish new academic/industrial research collaborations and feasibility studies.

The deadline for applications is midday 23 September 2021 and organisations can bid for up to £50,000.

8th September 2021