About
the Cluster

Space East connects a thriving and dynamic community of 400+ cross-sector organisations, and aims to link their capabilities to the opportunities in the UK’s £18.6 billion space sector.

In only three years since launching, Space East is now the UK’s fastest-growing space cluster, but our mission remains the same as it did on day 1: to make that membership work even harder for you.

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What can Space East do for me?

Whether you’re already working in the space sector, using space data and technologies, or just curious what space can do for your business, Space East exists to connect you to the correct people, the correct funding and the correct support – all fully backed by the UK Space Agency and Satellite Applications Catapult.

What your membership unlocks

Connect

Direct introductions and facilitated networking across the supply chain
A single, trusted community of industry, academia, research and government
Structured peer networks: sector forums, working groups and events
Cluster-to-cluster links, including our formal partnership with Harwell and Westcott
A shared voice and profile for the region, nationally and internationally
Promotional opportunities through the Space East platform

Fund

Single point of access to:

UK Space Agency, European Space Agency and Innovate UK funding programmes
A curated, current view of live calls and eligibility
Application support: consortium-building, bid signposting and introductions to delivery partners
Investment networks and angel connections
Free IP advice
Access to other UK space clusters and their opportunities

Grow

Access to shared facilities, including the Space Enterprise Lab and, in development, Space Hub Adastral
Start-up accelerator and growth programmes
Route-to-market support and market intelligence
Skills and talent pathways: Careers Hub, STEMPoint, STEM Ambassadors, the ESA Inspiration programme, and direct links to schools, colleges and universities
Administration and project support for consortium bids

Some of our members below: