Expression of Interest: Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund - Call 2
The UK Space Agency is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest for the next round of the Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF), a major investment programme designed to strengthen the UK's space sector through research and development infrastructure which will drive economic growth throughout every part of the UK.
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The expression of interest is open for five weeks commencing 20 July 2026, ahead of a competitive funding process later this year.
Building on the success of the SCIF Pilot programme, which supported 13 projects across the UK, the next round of SCIF will issue at least £37 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects that help grow the UK’s space capabilities, unlock investment, create high-value jobs, scale businesses, strengthen supply chains and enable technologies to progress from development through to commercial deployment.
Underpinned by the space cluster network, the programme ensures that the collaboration between academia, industry, investors and local government delivers local economic prosperity and supports national security ambitions.
The programme will run from 2026 through to 2030. Programme monitoring and evaluation criteria will be published alongside the full funding call.
Once you have read the attached guidance, please complete the EOI form here.