The UK Space Agency has now launched a new call for Incubator Studies for Small Satellite and CubeSat Mission Concepts.

I would be grateful for your support in sharing this opportunity with your networks.

The call will support short, science-led incubator studies focused on early-stage Small Satellite and CubeSat mission concepts. Applications must be in one of the three priority areas: Heliophysics/Space Weather, Artificial Intelligence or Quantum. Through the Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme, the UK Space Agency will provide up to £750,000 in total funding, with a maximum individual award of £150,000 per project, running from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Applications must have strong science, and strong both international and industrial partnerships.

Successful projects should show strong UK science value, meaningful international and industrial partnerships, and clear potential to grow into future UK-led or co-led mission opportunities. Funded teams will be expected to provide monthly progress updates, and submit a final report by the end of March 2027.

Link to call announcement: Call for Incubator Studies for Small Satellite and Cube Satellite Mission Concepts – GOV.UK