The UK Space Agency has launched a new Expression of Interest (EOI) for the second round of the Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF), with up to £37 million available to support new space research and development infrastructure across the UK.
The fund is designed to strengthen the UK’s space sector by investing in the facilities, equipment and infrastructure that enable organisations to develop, test, manufacture and commercialise cutting-edge space technologies. Businesses, universities and research organisations are all encouraged to explore how their ambitions could align with this exciting opportunity. The current Expression of Interest stage will help shape a competitive funding process launching later this year.
This represents a significant opportunity for organisations across the Space Hub Yorkshire cluster to develop world-class infrastructure that will accelerate innovation, attract investment, strengthen regional capability and create long-term economic impact.
At Space Hub Yorkshire, we’re here to help you make the most of this opportunity. Whether you have an early-stage concept or a well-developed proposal, we can help you understand the funding requirements, refine your project, identify partners and collaborators, and connect you with organisations across our regional and national network to build a strong application.
If you’re considering developing new space R&D facilities, specialist equipment or shared infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch with the Space Hub Yorkshire team today to discuss your ideas and find out how we can support your application.
The deadline to submit an **Expression of Interest is 12:00pm on Friday 21 August 2026.
Find out more about the Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund – Call 2 on the UK Space Agency website.