Tue, 01 October, 2024
An open call for the ESA ‘Prepare for Space’ initiative has now launched, inviting applications from companies that would like to enter the space industry and take advantage of the many opportunities that it offers.
The UK space sector outstripped both the global space sector and the wider UK economy with a reported growth of £18.9 billion in 2021/22, and this provides an opportunity for SMEs and larger businesses to transfer their innovations to the space industry.
Prepare for Space is offering assistance to those who wish to enter the space industry, streamlining the on-boarding process into ESA programmes through tailored training and support to help you better understand and respond to the opportunities offered by the space industry.
Prepare for Space will help you create strong proposals and business cases to speed up the contracting process, enhance technical viabilities, improve technical strength and create coherence with the programme.
Business and technical support services under the Prepare for Space initiative to help you maximise your potential and navigate the complexities of the space industry include:
Business Support Services
- Market Analysis and Business Case Development
- Funding Guidance
- Networking opportunities
- Marketing as a Service
- IP Strategy
- Export Control Checks and Training
Technical Support Services
- Technology assessment
- Space Qualification and Standards Guidance and Interpretation
- Prototyping and Testing
- Collaborative Research
- Technology Transfer Guidance
- Training and Workshops
How to Apply
The cut-off date for the first round of submissions under this open call is 8 November 2024. If you are interested in applying to the open call, or simply have more questions, please get in touch to set up a first meeting with our team by emailing prepareforspace@esa-technology-broker.co.uk, so we can arrange a meeting to discuss the programme further.