Cornwall Space Cluster - October 2023
Large UAV makes history flying from Cornwall landing on Royal Navy carrier at sea
A pilotless plane has flown on and off a Royal Navy aircraft carrier for the first time.?The W Autonomous Systems drone flew from the Predannack airfield on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall and on to the deck of HMS Prince of Wales off the Cornish coast, delivered supplies, then flew back in a milestone flight which points the way to the future of naval aviation.? Charles Scales , Co-Founder of W Autonomous Systems, added: “Landing on a moving naval carrier was the ultimate test and our autonomous heavy-lift?drone passed with flying colours.” The trials off Cornwall were the first stage of an autumn programme pushing the boundaries of naval aviation”
Cornish innovation technology company eyes global growth with ￡600k investment
A high-tech Cornish company that is using space technology to protect cash and high value assets for customers around the world has secured a ￡600,000 investment to support further growth. Working with the European Space Agency - ESA , Secure Innovation has developed a low earth orbit satellite system called Remote Planet that can track, monitor and protect people, cash and assets anywhere on earth.?Saltash-based Secure Innovation employs more than 100 people at its Cornwall factory including a team of 30 highly-skilled research and design engineers developing cutting-edge cash protection products and remote asset management services.?
Spotlight - Foot Anstey Enterprise?
Are you a space entrepreneur looking for legal advice and support to launch your business idea? If so, you might be interested in the new Foot Anstey Enterprise business accelerator programme, a dedicated legal platform for start-ups and scale-ups in the space sector. As a member of the Cornwall Space Cluster, you can apply to join the programme and successful applicants will enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits from Foot Anstey Enterprise, such as access to consultations, webinars, workshops and networking events. Whether you are a satellite manufacturer, a launch service provider, a data analyst or an application developer, Foot Anstey Enterprise can help you navigate the legal challenges and opportunities of the space industry.
Networking breakfast - Cornwall Space Cluster and South West Investment Fund
Join us for a fantastic networking breakfast with Cornwall Space Cluster and FSE Group. This in-person event will take place at Spaceport Cornwall, Space Systems Operations Facility, Newquay TR8 4HP, UK.
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Funding and Finance
Chance to win ￡15,000 of business support – New Environmental Space Living Lab Opens?
The Satellite Applications Catapult is looking for a visionary entrepreneur with a ground-breaking idea to enhance water quality and efficiency in agriculture, aquaculture, or environmental land management. Does your idea leverage space technologies such as Earth Observation, Communication (including 5G), Navigation and Positioning? Apply for the exciting competition and stand a chance to win a paid for package of support on our new Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL) worth up to ￡15,000.
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub Research, Development & Innovation Business Grants Webinar
When : Thursday Oct 19, 2023 12:00 PM?
Join the Growth Hub in a special webinar to find out more about ￡5 million of grant funding for research, development and innovation. Minimum grant value of ￡2,500 and maximum of ￡200,000. Find out how they can help fund projects for:
Register?here?. If you cannot make the live time you will be sent a recording of the session.?
ESA Funding Calls
UKSA Funding
￡65 million of funding for ground-breaking innovations that could boost UK leadership in space technologies and applications.?The National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), will support high-risk, high-reward projects designed by British organisations with the potential to accelerate the development of new space technologies, satellite applications, and services. It will also be incorporating the UK Space Agency’s Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP) as the NSIP Kick Starter. This portion of NSIP will provide targeted support to early-stage and disruptive innovation