Space Scotland

We are pleased to announce Burges Salmon LLP as our first ever corporate sponsors! This marks the beginning of an exciting and impactful partnership between Space Scotland and Burges Salmon LLP, one that will bring significant benefits not only to our organisations but to the entire space sector. We are thrilled to have them join our growing ecosystem and contribute to the future of space innovation. Stay tuned for more updates on what this sponsorship will bring – we can't wait to share the exciting opportunities ahead! We wanted to share a special thanks to Laura Campbell Steele, Justin Barrow, Scott Fyfe and Keith Beattie for their support. We look forward to achieving great things together. You can read the full press release on our website: #spacescotland #burgessalmon #sponsors #space #ecosystem

Unveiling the latest initiative from the UK Space Agency in partnership with Entrepreneurial Spark and Exotopic; FUSION Connect With Capital is an investment completion programme available to the most promising Space entrepreneurs in the UK. The UK Space Agency FUSION programme accelerates early-stage Space industry start ups to raise funding from angels and stage-appropriate funds. By delivering an intensive, high-value programme, FUSION enables Space entrepreneurs to become truly investment-ready and connect them with early-stage investors. Seize the moment and join this high-focus investment completion programme delivered directly by early-stage fund managers, angel group leaders and investors. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/enz7pvBy Applications close on the 12th of January 2024. Limited spots are available on the programme, so we encourage you to apply at the earliest convenience. #space #ukspaceindustry #fusion #investment #programme #entrepreneurship

Led by Scott Fyfe, our Space and Satellites team has advised US-based ExoAnalytic Solutions, a global leader in space domain awareness services, on its acquisition of UK-based start-up 3S Northumbria. The acquisition represents a significant milestone for the UK space industry and the UK Government. Here’s our press release: https://bsalmon.us/3Zt6I6s #SpaceIndustry #MergersAndAcquisitions #Innovation

Our Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2024 survey closes tomorrow! ⏰ Run by London Economics Ltd on our behalf, the survey helps us track growth in the UK space sector, identify constraints & make the case for funding. ✍️ Have your say 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRtwj8wD

The UK Space Agency has made for a new £3.5 million funding call which aims to select partners for three projects focused on delivering future satellite services in rural areas. Robert Hill, Northern Ireland Space Cluster Manager said: "The commitment from the UK Space Agency and its partners, DSIT and the European Space Agency to improve connectivity of remote areas both locally and in Scotland via satellite communication solutions is to be greatly welcomed. With many people still working from home, the education system increasingly utilising online methods to communicate with and provide learning materials to students, and the farming community embracing technological advances, this move will help to put those living in such areas on a more equal footing with the rest of the population. I look forward to watching these projects move forward and the undoubted benefits they will bring to both individuals and organisations across many sectors." Daniel Smith, Founding Director, Space Scotland, said: "This exciting project is set to provide yet another demonstration of how space technology can benefit the everyday lives of any community. By increasing communications and knowledge-sharing across the most remote areas of the UK through vastly improved internet connectivity, positives can be felt across multiple local industries and enable new business opportunities. Most importantly of all, it can help safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of local residents." The funding, under ESA's ARTES programme in support of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's Very Hard to Reach Programme, will support projects delivering solutions to boost connectivity in some of the very hardest to reach places in the UK, helping to support industries such as agriculture, the emergency services, and the events and hospitality sector. 🚜 🚑 🎤 Learn more and submit your expression of interest before Friday 31 January 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/ec3hFhEt Join us for our Call for Innovative Hybrid Networks Solutions webinar – hosted in collaboration with ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications – to learn more about the application process and have your questions answered. ✍️ 🗓️ 5 December ⏰ 11:00 am -11:50 am GMT Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGdYkQJM Press Release: https://lnkd.in/et6PNMQv Rural Services Network The CLA Highlands and Islands Enterprise NFU SCOTLAND Invest Northern Ireland #RuralBroadband #SatComms Satellite Applications Catapult Shetland Islands Council The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Tourism Northern Ireland

Are you a Scottish space data company interested in connecting with customers in Denmark? Join Scottish Enterprise Scottish Development International Glasgow City Innovation District in their webinar on the 4th December. This event is designed to prepare businesses for the anticipated ‘Space Data for Industry Denmark’ innovation call. The webinar will offer insights into the funding opportunities and outline plans for the potential SDI-led trade missions to Denmark in February and April 2025. These missions aim to foster partnerships and explore potential projects for the innovation call. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards exciting opportunities with Denmark! https://lnkd.in/drn7VGUQ  Sharon Pryde Søren Gram Riisgaard Andrew Dickson Kevin Scullion Karen Wilson

The first workshop of our Unlocking Space Derived Opportunities for Agriculture project was a great success! 🙌 The second instalment in this exciting three-part series will take place soon in Edinburgh on the 5th of December! Building on the insights from the first session, this workshop will delve deeper into using space-based solutions to address the agricultural challenges identified. It will bring together space data providers and agricultural stakeholders to collaboratively explore innovative applications. 🌾🛰️ Stay connected through our social channels to discover the outcomes of this session and what to expect from our third and final workshop! 👀

🚀 Reminder to respond to the Size and Health of the UK Space Industry Survey! 🌌 The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry Survey is live until the 29 November, and your input is vital. Commissioned by the UK Space Agency and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and conducted by London Economics Ltd, this survey is essential for understanding the sector’s growth and ensuring informed, evidence-based decisions about funding, strategy, and support. ✅ Why Your Input is Critical: Your responses help showcase the sector’s breadth, scale, and success to justify public investment. Data from this survey guides future funding decisions to deliver maximum benefits to the UK space community. Insights influence government interventions and support tailored to industry needs. 🗓️ Deadline: The survey is open until 29th November – don’t miss your chance to make an impact! 🔗 Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eRtwj8wD 📖 More information here: https://lnkd.in/e2fMYFQT By sharing your insights, you’ll contribute to smarter strategies, stronger investments, and a brighter future for the UK space sector. #UKSpaceIndustry #SpaceScotland #UKSpaceAgency #Innovation #Survey