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Applicants must provide a compelling element of matched funding to be eligible.
This week the UK Space Agency unveiled a £42 million grant call aimed at driving innovation in satellite communications and positioning the UK as a primary supplier for global low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations.
Managed through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the third call targets key high-volume constellation technologies, including optical links, active antennas, regenerative processing, and advanced user terminals.
The agency plans to award grants ranging between £4 million and £25 million per project, with all successful applicants required to provide matched industry funding.
The first stage of applications closes on 7 September 2026, with final outcomes to be notified by December.
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