Space Ecosystem Commercialisation Programme (SECP): Rapid R&D Grants and Expert Support

SECP is a £1.4 Million programme, part funded by the UK Space Agency to help companies across 6 regions in England to develop new technologies for the space industry and unlock commercial opportunities.

Space North East England has funding to support 4 projects as part of the programme.

Companies can apply to carry out Sprint R&D Projects, and receive a grant of up to £30 000 at a 40% intervention rate.

Applicants must be able to start their projects promptly and complete by February 2026 to access this funding.

Key dates

• Expression of Interest Applications Close in October

• Grant Funding Awarded from 1st October 2025

• Projects must complete by 28th Feb 2026

UKSA Priorities

Projects must align with at least one of the UK Space Agency’s priorities as defined below:

• Space Domain Awareness

• In-Orbit Service, Assembly and Manufacturing

• Launch

• Position, Navigation and Timing

• Earth Observation

• Space Data Architecture

• Science

• Exploration

  
  

Local Priorities

Projects must also align with our local cluster priorities – contact us to discuss your project idea before applying.

How to apply

Contact Lisa Mullen about your project idea, and to obtain a copy of the Application form.

Lisa can be contacted on lisa.mullen@durham.gov.uk or 07717 540526.