UK Space Agency: International Bilateral Fund – Call 3
Up to £1.5m per project to build international partnerships working on mutual space priorities.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £1.5m per project
- Deadline
- 4 Nov 2026
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This funding from the UK Space Agency provides grants of up to £1.5 million per project to UK organisations collaborating internationally on space priorities. The aim is to strengthen the UK as a space partner, boost economic growth through high-value collaboration and exports, and build UK capabilities and national security in space. Projects should demonstrate how they will deliver economic impact and can cover various areas of the UK space economy.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £1.5m per project
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Project must be led by a UK organisation (industry or academic) with at least one formal international project partner.
- Only one application per lead organisation.
- Grants cover up to 70% of costs for businesses (more for collaborative projects).
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