This funding round has closed.

Earth Observation Missions and Technology Innovation Call 1

UK Space Agency

Closed

Funding

£50,000 – £200,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 2 September 2026

Overview

The UK Space Agency is funding research and development projects in Earth Observation technology. You can apply for between £50,000 and £200,000. Projects should focus on early-stage technology ideas supporting climate monitoring, environmental work, or commercial applications. The deadline to apply is 2 September 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companyacademic

Key requirements:

Project must be early Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Must focus on Earth Observation technology
Must be UK-based research and development

Who is this for?

This grant is for UK-based businesses and researchers in England working on early-stage Earth Observation technology. Your project should relate to climate monitoring, environmental applications, or commercial uses of Earth Observation. It is not for projects at an advanced stage of development.

Sectors

Charities & Non-Profit Professional & Scientific Services

Regions

England

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Full details from UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency invites proposals for UK-based research and development projects to develop innovative Earth Observation (EO) technologies through the EO Missions and Technology (EOMT) Innovation Call 1. Applications are encouraged for innovative, early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) projects supporting climate monitoring, the environment, dual use and commercial applications.

How to apply

You need to submit a proposal to the UK Space Agency through their innovation call process. Check the UK Space Agency website for application guidance and submission details.

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