Deadline: 29 June 2025
Apply now to join the Explore Programme and unlock expert support, a powerful network, and the tools to turn your idea into a thriving business.
The Explore Programme is a dynamic 4-month journey designed to help early-stage space entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into viable, scalable ventures.
Whether you’re completely new to the space sector or already working on a concept, this programme offers tailored support, expert mentorship, and practical tools to help you shape your business.
You’ll be part of a collaborative cohort of like-minded innovators, all committed to learning, growing, and pushing boundaries in the commercial space economy. This is your opportunity to challenge your assumptions, expand your network, and take confident steps towards launching a successful space-focused business.
What you’ll Access?
- Explore is built around the reality of growing a business, not theory. You’ll access a suite of support that meets you where you are:
- On-Demand Learning Pathways: Tailored video learning based on your current stage of business, giving you the insight you need – when you need it.
- 2-Day Bootcamp: Kick off the journey with a focused, intensive event where you’ll challenge your business idea, connect with over 30 entrepreneurs, and uncover what’s holding you back.
- Expert Support: Your Business Growth Expert will work alongside you to help you to identify your next steps and support you to navigate the journey.
- Community + Connections: You’ll plug into a dynamic network of peers, sector experts, and ecosystem players- all geared toward helping you grow. This is your launchpad for real-world traction.
- Alumni Community: As part of their alumni community you will have access to ongoing support even when the programme has ended – events, workshops and an ever expanding network of fellow entrepreneurs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an early stage business – anywhere from idea stage through to proof of concept.
- Be either in the space sector, in another sector using space technology, or exploring how you can enter the space sector.
- Have a desire to start a growth business/social enterprise, not a lifestyle business or research project.
- You may have some early revenue of customer engagement, but this is not a requirement.
- You, as the entrepreneurial leader, are based in the UK.
For more information, visit UK Space Agency.
