The document discusses the NSTP Space for Growth Competition, which provides funding for collaborative research and development projects with the space sector. It offers two funding streams: Fastrack grants of £50k-£100k for 6-9 month projects, and larger Flagship grants of up to £2m for 1-2 year projects. 54 applications were received for Fastrack grants and 11 for Flagship grants. Strong SME participation was seen, with over half of project leads being SMEs. Projects covered several areas identified in the UK space innovation strategy.

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NSTP Space for Growth Competition –
Analysis of Applicants
Tim Just
Lead Technologist – Space and Satellite Navigation
tim.just@tsb.gov.uk

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Funding (50%) for Collaborative
Research and Development with the
Space Sector that will:
1. Exploit the Growth opportunities
Identified in the Space Innovation
and Growth Strategy
2. Promote Sustainable Economic
Growth
3. Encourage Use of the open
innovation culture established by
ISIC and supporting infrastructure
Cofunded by UKSA and SEEDA

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NSTP Space for Growth
• Fastrack
– £50k to £100k
– Six to Nine month project duration
• Flagship
– Up to £2m
– One-to-two year project duration

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Timeline
• Assessors Selected and briefed
• Successful Applicants will be informed 1st
Feb for Fast track 2012
• Successful applicants for Flagship EOI round
will be invited to second stage on 16th
January 2012
• Flagship projects selected and informed 30
March 2012

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Number of Applicants
• Fastrack
– 54
• Flagship
– 11

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Strong SME participation (45%)
SME Engagement (Leads)
14%
5%
Large
SME
Micro SME
55%
26% Small SME

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OVERALL Split by Roadmap area
Satellite
telecommunications
Sensing
Position, navigation
and timing
Access to space
Robotics and
exploration

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Fast Track Split by Roadmap area
Satellite
telecommunications
Sensing
Position, navigation and
timing
Access to space
Robotics and
exploration

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Flagship Split by Roadmap area
Satellite
telecommunications
Sensing
Position, navigation
and timing
Access to space
Robotics and
exploration

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www.innovateuk.org