The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has recently announced two new funding lines new Opening Space with 5G and applications are now open.
The two calls – ‘Opening Space with 5G’ and ‘5G Hub at Harwell’ – are aimed at companies looking to develop technologies, products, and services in 5G telecommunications.
These projects are product of the UK’s Space Strategy of September 2021, looking to support the goal of developing the UK’s Satcom presence, and the UK’s £250m subscription to the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme in 2019.
ARTES is able to cover the deployment of components, services and system in space, on the ground and in the network. These opportunities are also match-funded, including up to 75 percent for SMEs.
Applications should submit an initial expression of interest, before submitting proposals to the UK Space Agency and ESA….
