Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme – Call 3: National Only Route
This call is for UK-registered companies (commercial applicants must be registered with Companies House), universities and research organisations developing satellite communications hardware/software at TRL 4 and above, aiming to reach TRL 7+ industrialisation and commercial readiness. SMEs can apply as sole applicants (prime) or within a consortium, provided they can demonstrate credible matched funding, a clear route to market, and strong alignment with one or more of the five target technology areas. Only UK-based organisations are eligible — no foreign entities, and a foreign lead custome…
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What it funds
This call is for UK-registered companies (commercial applicants must be registered with Companies House), universities and research organisations developing satellite communications hardware/software at TRL 4 and above, aiming to reach TRL 7+ industrialisation and commercial readiness. SMEs can apply as sole applicants (prime) or within a consortium, provided they can demonstrate credible matched funding, a clear route to market, and strong alignment with one or more of the five target technology areas. Only UK-based organisations are eligible — no foreign entities, and a foreign lead custome…
Who it suits
This call is for UK-registered companies (commercial applicants must be registered with Companies House), universities and research organisations developing satellite communications hardware/software at TRL 4 and above, aiming to reach TRL 7+ industrialisation and commercial readiness. SMEs can app…
- AI & software
- Manufacturing & materials
- Space & satellite
- Late stage & scale-up
Programme specifications
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