ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom
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Location
England, North West England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The ESA Business Incubation Centre helps UK space companies turn their technology into commercial products. You get support and funding to develop your space-related business idea. Your company must be registered in the UK and less than 5 years old. You need to show a clear connection to space technology. You must have a viable business plan that demonstrates commercial potential. The programme provides ongoing support to help you grow your business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Company must be less than 5 years old
- Must have demonstrable space connection
- Must have viable business plan
- Must be UK registered
This is for UK registered companies that are less than 5 years old and work with space technology. You need a clear business plan and demonstrable connection to space technology or applications. It is not suitable for older companies or those without space technology links.
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Support and funding to commercialise space technology for UK registered companies including at least one company member located in the UK. For new or existing companies less than 5 years old with demonstrable space connection and viable business plan.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You need to demonstrate your space technology connection and submit a viable business plan. Contact the ESA Business Incubation Centre directly to start your application.
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