UK Space Agency's 'Explore' accelerator seeking applicants
The UK Space Agency is seeking applications for its recently re-launched Explore accelerator programme.
Explore is designed to support entrepreneurs making their first steps into the commercial space industry and transforming their innovative ideas into successful and sustainable space ventures.
Through a 9-week accelerator sprint, the programme aims to give participants a burst of pace in a short space of time.
Working with a panel of experts and a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs, participants will lay the foundations for building a high-growth, scalable space business.
Such skills will be essential if entrepreneurs and wider industry are to seize the opportunities of the UK's growing New Space market.
You can learn more about how the UK's emerging space tech sector may look in the future by attending techUK's free Industries of the Future: Space webinar, taking place on 20 September from 2-3pm.
Core components
The programme includes:
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Access to new cutting-edge business growth tools to prioritise your focus areas.
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1:1 support from entrepreneurial growth experts and technical commercialisation gurus.
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A 5-week action sprint to help you learn and make progress on a daily basis.
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Regular drop-ins and group sessions to tackle key challenges.
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A 90-day planning process to ensure you leave with a clear path and the right network to support you on the next stage of your journey.
Do you know an inventor with a desire to commit to building a scalable business, or an entrepreneur working in another industry such as aerospace, law, quantum technology, farming, environmental engineering, or healthcare who can see the potential for their idea in space?
In that case, Explore could be the perfect match.
How to apply
Limited spots are available on the programme, so entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply at the earliest convenience.
To apply for the Explore programme, you must:
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Be an early stage business – anywhere from idea stage through to proof of concept
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Be either in the space sector, in another sector using space technology, or exploring how you can enter the space sector
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Have a desire to start a growth business/social enterprise, not a lifestyle business or research project
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Be, as the entrepreneurial leader, based in the UK
You may have some early revenue of customer engagement, however this is not a requirement.
Applications close on the August 25.
You can learn more and apply by clicking here.
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Rory Daniels
Rory Daniels
Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme.
During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022.
Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics.
Today, Rory leads techUK's emerging technologies activity across everything from immersive, web3, AI and robotics to space, gaming & metaverse.
This involves co-running techUK's flagship Innovation campaign, managing four series (including the 'Meet the Innovators' interview series), and launching 4-6-month 'sprint campaigns' on transformative technologies and sectors.
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Laura Foster
Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Associate Director for Technology and Innovation.
She supports the application and expansion of emerging technologies, including Quantum Computing, High-Performance Computing, AR/VR/XR and Edge technologies, across the UK. As part of this, she works alongside techUK members and UK Government to champion long-term and sustainable innovation policy that will ensure the UK is a pioneer in science and technology
Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally as a conference researcher and producer covering enterprise adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the strategic team at London Tech Week.
Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University, focussing on regional social history. Outside of work she loves reading, travelling and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.
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- www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster
Amelie Soares
Amelie Soares
Amelie joined techUK in May 2023 as Tech and Innovation Intern.
She is involved in the events program and working groups exploring technologies including AI, Cloud Computing, Digital ID, and emerging innovations including Quantum and Metaverse. She is working closely with members and stakeholders and is responsible for supporting teams with program-related admin tasks.
Amelie has a degree in Digital Society (BA) from Maastricht University and is currently pursuing a degree in Digital Tech and Policy (MPA) at University College London, where she is gaining an in-depth understanding of how technology and policy intersect and how to effectively navigate this intersection.
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- linkedin.com/in/amelie-soares-b10224203
