The Unlocking Space for Investment (USI) Team is excited to announce the launch of the UKSA Business Pathway

The Unlocking Space for Investment (USI) Team is excited to announce the launch of the UKSA Business Pathway of our Unlocking Space for Investment programme that will support UK businesses in the space sector preparing for series A+ institutional investment. This is following a successful pilot programme last year.

USI would like to invite you to take part in an exclusive, fully-funded programme, supporting space sector businesses / businesses looking to move into the space sector. To make the most of this opportunity, apply in just 10 minutes here.

What is the USI Business Pathway Programme?

This programme will help you; craft the right materials to get you pitch ready, develop skills in how to position and pitch your business to an investor, network with investors who are ready to invest in seed-series B businesses and set you up to secure future investment. This includes:

• 4x three hour Virtual Masterclasses providing space-centric materials on topics such as being investor ready, finance and due diligence, market sizing and valuations, Deal execution, preparing for exit and pitch deck development

• 2x four hour In-person workshops offering insight into effectively leading your business through the investment process from sales to investor negotiations, recruiting space talent and pitch preparation

• 1:1 coaching surgeries giving you exclusive access to a broad range of subject matter experts from corporate finance to commercial strategy to answer questions related to your business

• An immersive pitch day giving you the opportunity to present your business to a group of institutional investors who are ready to invest in the space sector

When does it start?

Two cohorts will be running which will last for seven weeks each. You will join either the first or the second cohort.

• The first cohort will commence on 7th October 2024 and,

• The second cohort will commence on 6^th January 2025

How to apply

If you are interested in joining this programme and unlocking investment opportunities in the space sector, please use the following link to apply. For more information please visit the Unlocking Space for Investment launch page here.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the USI team at USI@ukspaceagency.gov.uk if you have any questions or visit their website for more information.