The European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC UK) at Space Park Leicester reopened applications, with the next deadline at 12:00 on 28 August 2026. Selected UK startups get up to €60,000 (about £51,720) in grant funding for development costs, up to 80 hours of business coaching, and 50 hours of technical support from University of Leicester experts over a 12- or 24-month programme.
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ESA BIC UK opens next intake: up to €60k grant for space-tech startups, 28 Aug deadline
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UK-registered companies under five years old that use space tech, satellite data or Earth observation, even for terrestrial products in climate, agri, health or fintech, can apply before the 28 August 2026 deadline to secure non-dilutive grant funding plus incubation support.
Source: Space Park Leicester
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