Guidance

Growth Pathway Programme

Updated 6 October 2025

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Raising growth capital is one of the toughest challenges for scale-ups. As businesses move beyond Series A towards larger rounds, the pool of potential investors narrows, diligence becomes more complex and associated transaction costs rise – all whilst leadership teams remain focused on delivering growth. Many promising firms struggle to convert early investor interest into committed capital, slowing their trajectory. ​ 

The Growth Pathway, part of the Unlocking Space for Investment programme, is designed to help UK space businesses prepare for and secure Series A+ investment. It supports ambitious businesses in developing the commercial maturity, investor confidence, and credibility needed to scale successfully. ​ 

1. Growth Hub​ 

Freely available content hosted on GOV.UK and the UK Space Agency YouTube Channel, bringing together practical resources to help UK space businesses become more investable. The hub acts as a platform for investor readiness support, giving founders and leadership teams the tools and confidence to prepare for Series A+ investment. ​ 

1.1 What’s included ​ 

The Growth Hub includes:

  • short, accessible videos and presentations ​ 

  • downloadable checklists, FAQs, and case studies on common investor challenges ​ 

  • soundbites from recognisable experts, entrepreneurs and investors.

The Growth Pathway Hub goes live in October 2025. Access to resources will be published here.​ 

2. Advisory Scheme​ 

The Growth Pathway Advisory Scheme has been established by the UK Space Agency to support ambitious UK space businesses at Series A-D strengthen investor readiness and unlock the capital required to catalyse their next phase of growth. The Scheme combines tailored, subsidised advisory support with exclusive investor engagement opportunities.​ 

2.1 Who should apply ​ 

This programme is open to space businesses registered in the UK that are:  

  • raising, or preparing to raise, growth investment (Series A - D) within the next 12–18 months ​ 

  • actively preparing for or raising growth investment ​ 

  • ready to co-fund advisory support and take part in direct investor engagement   

2.2 What’s included ​ 

The Advisory Scheme includes:

  • a dedicated Relationship Manager to guide your business through the programme​ 

  • a tailored diagnostic at no-cost to identify investment readiness gaps and where support will deliver the greatest impact ​ 

  • tailored, subsidised advisory support per business (through co-investment), with access to specialist advisors covering financial, legal, governance, and commercial readiness ​ 

  • exclusive entry to closed pitch events and investor touchpoints ​ 

Applications are now open for the programme. Please follow this link to apply.

3. Investor Networking & Events ​ 

Alongside these interventions, the UK Space Agency will run a variety of investor networking and pitch events to give growth-stage businesses greater exposure and create stronger conversations with potential investors. ​ 

More information on upcoming events will be published here as dates are confirmed. ​ 

Together, these interventions help growth-stage space businesses articulate their value, secure investment, and scale successfully, strengthening the UK’s position as a global space leader.

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