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Space Florida – UK Space Agency Space Innovation Partnership

Space FloridaCloses Jan 11, 2027(83 days left)Up to $100,000

Summary

Space Florida and the UK Space Agency jointly fund 12-month space-sector R&D projects pairing at least one for-profit Florida company with one for-profit UK company. The Florida partner (corporation or LLC) must document two of three Florida activities: business operations, R&D, or manufacturing. Up to $100,000 per Florida team; universities may participate as subcontractors.

About this grant

Space Florida, the state's aerospace finance and development authority, and the UK Space Agency jointly fund research and development projects that pair at least one for-profit Florida company with one for-profit UK company. Up to two joint projects are expected to be funded: Space Florida gives up to $100,000 to each Florida project team and the UK Space Agency up to £75,000 to the UK partner, for 12-month projects. Proposals can cover any area of the space sector. Applications are due January 11, 2027, at 5:00 PM ET.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

A partnership of at least one for-profit Florida company and one for-profit UK company

The Florida company (corporation or LLC) must document two of three activities in Florida: business operations (as a registered Florida business), research and development, or manufacturing

Universities and research institutions can take part as subcontractors

Projects must be in the space or aerospace sector

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Technology
  • Science
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • R&D
  • Research

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