Accelerating the UK’s Next Space Ventures
Supporting bold ideas and ambitious ventures across the UK space sector
The UK Space Agency Accelerator is a national programme designed to help UK-based entrepreneurs and innovators harness the power of space technology — whether you're just getting started or preparing to raise investment.
Through tailored support, expert guidance, and connections to the wider space ecosystem, the Accelerator helps ventures grow faster, stronger, and more commercially ready.
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Tailored Support to Accelerate Growth
Receive expert guidance and mentorship designed specifically for space ventures, whether you're refining your idea or scaling for investment.
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Access to a Powerful Network
Connect with industry leaders, investors, technical experts, and fellow entrepreneurs to build relationships that open doors and create opportunities.
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Increased Investment Readiness
Gain the skills, confidence, and commercial validation needed to secure funding and take your space venture to the next level.
Which programme is right for me?
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Explore
Early-stage support to turn your idea into a viable space venture.
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Leo
Helping space ventures break into the market with expert-led guidance and support.
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Geo
Geo is designed for space ventures with proven traction and big ambitions.
Register your interest now, and we’ll keep you updated as soon as more information is available.
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Shuttle
We’re currently developing the Shuttle Programme to support the next wave of space entrepreneurs.
Register your interest now, and we’ll keep you updated as soon as more information is available.
Not Sure Which Programme Fits?
Take Our Quick Self-assessment quiz to find out which Programme might be a better fit for your venture.
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CEO of Growbotics
‘’What's unique about the Accelerator is to have access to people who understand running and growing a start-up as well as understanding engineering and the space industry so that they can guide you.’’
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CEO of Niparo
‘’The Explore programme was truly excellent for three main reasons. First was the formal learnings and networking opportunities; second was the very fact that the programme exists for super-early-stage start-ups and third - and maybe most importantly - was connecting with other like-minded and deeply passionate founders.’’
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CEO of Applied Atomics
‘’The accelerator has been an incredible experience from start to end. We had the privilege of working with our designated tech enablers who balanced both a technical and a business outlook throughout the programme.’’
Upcoming events
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Live Q&A - Explore and Leo Programmes
June 6 at 12:00PM (GMT+1)
Curious about the UK Space Agency Accelerator? Get ready to have all your burning questions answered and dive deeper into the world of space entrepreneurship by joining our Explore and Leo programme Q&A sessions before hitting that 'Apply' button.
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Live Q&A - Explore and Leo Programmes
June 19 at 13:00PM (GMT+1)
Curious about the UK Space Agency Accelerator? Get ready to have all your burning questions answered and dive deeper into the world of space entrepreneurship by joining our Explore and Leo programme Q&A sessions before hitting that 'Apply' button.
