Who We Are
Space Hub Yorkshire (SHY) was created in 2020 after it successfully responded to a funding call from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) for the development of a local Space clusters across the UK. Since then, SHY has gone to receive further funding from UKSA, Leeds City Council, and the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) to not only run a successful cluster development programme, but to lead on several pan-regional and national programmes.
It is now one of the brightest and most impactful local Space clusters in the UK, with a strong and recognisable brand identity, utilising the wealth of experience of its partners.
SHY is a unique partnership of:
4 Regional Government Partners – with a combined population of 5.5m. Including:
12 Higher Education Institutes – coordinated by Yorkshire Universities and representing 10% of the student population in the UK
15 Local Councils
Government Agencies
A vast Commercial and Industrial Network
Our Highlights
Through our partnerships, and our dedication to creating a thriving Space Ecosystem in our region, nationally and internationally, we are proud in 2026 to present the following accomplishments:
What is Space?
The Space sector is more than just astronauts and galaxies. It is:
- Monitoring the environment with Earth Observation satellites
- Connecting the world through Telecommunications
- Navigating with Global Positioning Services
- Designing and building planes, rockets and satellites
- Developing new materials for aerospace and computing
- Creating techniques and tools for analysing the data
- Inspiring the world with science fiction and art
And the people who perform these roles.
What We Offer
For Businesses:
- Access to networks
- Access to funding opportunities
- Access to skills
- Access to knowhow
- Access to markets
- Access to supply chains
- Access to cutting edge Research
For Academics:
- Access to new collaboration opportunities
- Access to industry
- Support in research funding opportunities
For Educators:
- Talks, practical sessions and resources to inform and inspire
- Access to scientists and industry professionals
For Students:
- Jobs, careers advice, and opportunities
- Potential internship and paid work opportunities in the Space sector
- Training programmes
- Networking opportunities
Astronaut touches down in Leeds
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We are delighted that Agemaspark is a proud member of Space Hub Yorkshire
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Space North launched to improve infrastructure, increase investment and encourage collaboration
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Spotlight On: Laser Additive Solutions
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