Research funding call from UKRI

Expression of interest: Small-satellite missions sandpit

Open. The listing gives no closing date: check the official page.
  • Research organisation leads
Funder
UKRI
Kind
Research funding call
Funding
Not stated on the listing
Closes
Not given on the listing

What it funds

Apply to attend an interdisciplinary sandpit to develop challenge-led small satellite Earth observation mission concepts. Projects should deliver sovereign capability for national security and defence, societal benefit, and economic growth. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. UKRI-wide

From the UKRI Funding Finder listing.

Who can apply

  • A UK research organisation eligible for research council funding must lead the application.

Key dates

The listing gives no dates. The official page has the timetable.

Dates as the UKRI Funding Finder listing gives them. Relative dates count from 26 October 2026.

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All open funding competitions and grants · Tender Radar first saw this call on 23 October 2026 and last read its listing on 24 October 2026. Page as of 26 October 2026.