Space - UK12S (UK innovation and science seed fund)

Drive innovation and economic growth by developing groundbreaking space-based technology.

Supporting early-stage companies is vital to ensuring the continued growth of the space industry. Whether that’s through downstream applications, in-orbit servicing and manufacturing or spacecraft technologies…

We invest in innovations emerging from the UK’s publicly funded science and knowledge base. We specialise in engineering biology, defence & security, fusion energy, and space to facilitate sustainable growth, enhance the health and security of society, improve productivity, and deliver economic gains emerging from UK’s public funding portfolio.

Our investment decisions are based on both the potential societal impact of technologies and the potential for financial return.

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If you can dream it, we can fund it.

  • We invest £100k to £500k in pre-seed and seed+ companies who can deliver substantial benefits for humanity, from space.
  • Supported by a diverse ecosystem, we’re all about nurturing collaborative opportunities to maximise the impact of the Space Portfolio.
  • With technical expertise at our fingertips, access to rigorous impact evaluations and strong accountability, we’re committed to helping startups achieve tangible, impactful outcomes. We’re here for the celestial dreamers – we’re here for you.

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Eligibility

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR UKI2S FUNDING?

To receive UKI2S funding you must fulfil one of the following:

• Either you are based at one of our research campuses,
• Or you are working in a strategic priority area,
• Or your innovation is based on intellectual property (IP) associated with one of our partners.

We invest in innovations emerging from the UK’s publicly funded science and knowledge base. We specialise in engineering biology, defence & security, fusion energy, and space to facilitate sustainable growth, enhance the health and security of society, improve productivity, and deliver economic gains emerging from UK’s public funding portfolio.

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