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The UK Space Agency, under the national space technology programme, invites applications for its grants for exploratory ideas. These aim to develop the capability of the UK space sector by providing seed funding for early-stage innovative ideas. Project proposals are sought for space technology research and development projects in areas including early technology readiness level innovation, technology proof of concept, small technology developments, establishing new industrial research collaborations, market studies, or studies into spin in or out of technologies for space. Acceptable activities also include:

•new technology concepts;

•knowledge transfer;

•skills development;

•refining an idea.

Project proposals must show how the grant will make a difference to UK space technology capability, in addition to its value to the bidder.

UK HEIs, other research organisations, SMEs and industry organisations may apply. Organisations new to space technology are particularly encouraged to participate. Industry-industry and industry-academia collaborations are also encouraged, and there is no restriction on which type of organisation can lead.

Grants are worth up to £10,000 each for up to three months.

EOI deadline 30th September for 24-25 October Board meeting.

In order for a new, major project to be considered for funding by STFC, a Statement of Interest (SoI) describing the proposed project and detailing the full economic cost of the proposed programme, must be submitted for evaluation. Guidelines and the Statement of Interest proforma can be found below.

The consideration of a Statement of Interest (SoI) is the first step in the STFC review of any major, new proposal. An SoI may be submitted to signify the intention to submit a full proposal.

SoIs may include:
•Participation in new experiments or missions
•The further development of existing high priority experiments or missions
•The development of new instruments
•New detectors or accelerator technologies
•Upgrades to existing detectors
•The purchase of new, or upgrades to, existing major high performance computing facilities
•New initiatives in the field of e-science, modelling and data management

SoIs are considered by the Science Board and can be submitted at any time. Where appropriate, the Accelerator Strategy Board will also consider the SoI.

If Science Board recommends that a full proposal should be invited following the consideration of the SoI, this will be reviewed by the STFC's Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP).

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SOI for 24/25th october panel. In order for a new, major project to be considered for funding by STFC, a Statement of Interest (SoI) describing the proposed project and detailing the full economic cost of the proposed programme, must be submitted for evaluation. Guidelines and the Statement of Interest proforma can be found below.

The consideration of a Statement of Interest (SoI) is the first step in the STFC review of any major, new proposal. An SoI may be submitted to signify the intention to submit a full proposal.

SoIs may include:

Participation in new experiments or missions
The further development of existing high priority experiments or missions
The development of new instruments
New detectors or accelerator technologies
Upgrades to existing detectors
The purchase of new, or upgrades to, existing major high performance computing facilities
New initiatives in the field of e-science, modelling and data management

SoIs are considered by the Science Board and can be submitted at any time. Where appropriate, the Accelerator Strategy Board will also consider the SoI.

If Science Board recommends that a full proposal should be invited following the consideration of the SoI, this will be reviewed by the STFC's Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP).
How to Apply

If the SoI application is successful, the Science Board Secretary will invite the applicant to submit a comprehensive proposal to PPRP (Projects Peer Review Panel). At this time, applicants should liaise with the PPRP Secretary for an appropriate submission deadline.