Unlocking Space for Business is an 18-month programme that will bring the benefits of satellite data and services to hundreds of new organisations across the UK. The programme primarily focuses on the leading transport, logistics, and financial services sectors.<\/p>\n
The programme will offer the opportunity to bid for a share of up to \u00a36m UK Space Agency funding later this year to help launch pilot projects, data procurement, and partnerships.<\/p>\n
As well as this, Unlocking Space for Business will provide workshops, networking events, learning and development opportunities, and online resources to support companies in their understanding of what satellite data can do for them.<\/p>\n
Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, said: \u201cUnlocking Space for Business will champion the use of space and help tackle barriers facing organisations that have not traditionally used satellite data or services.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will help catalyse further investment into our growing space sector and deliver greater benefits for businesses, people, and the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Global satellite services support activity that contributes \u00a3370bn to the UK economy. This is around 17.7% of the GDP.<\/p>\n