£160M C-LEO Programme for Satellite Communications Funding
Summary
The UK Space Agency published guidance on its Connectivity in Low-Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme, offering up to £160 million in funding over 6 years for UK companies and researchers developing satellite communications technology. The programme aims to support the development of advanced LEO constellation technology, improved network management, and better satellite-to-satellite connections.
What changed
The UK Space Agency issued guidance establishing the C-LEO programme, a £160 million funding initiative over 6 years to support UK companies and researchers in developing satellite communications technology for low-Earth orbit constellations. The programme will fund advanced satellite hardware, improved network management systems, and enhanced inter-satellite connectivity to serve global markets.
UK space sector companies, technology firms, and academic researchers seeking to develop satellite communications capabilities should monitor the UK Space Agency for open funding calls and register for updates via the provided distribution list. The programme represents a significant public investment opportunity in the growing LEO satellite market.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for C-LEO funding
- Contact telecoms@ukspaceagency.gov.uk to join the distribution list for updates on funding opportunities
- Monitor UK Space Agency funding pages for open funding calls
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C-LEO Programme
Information about the UK Space Agency Connectivity in Low-Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme, and how to engage.
From: UK Space Agency Published 6 March 2024 Last updated 1 April 2026
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The UK Space Agency Connectivity in Low-Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme will provide up to £160 million of funding over the next 6 years to UK companies and researchers to develop innovative satellite communications technology.
Satellite communication is a vital technology and the commercial market is undergoing fundamental market evolution. The programme will ensure that the UK space sector is able to compete in the rapidly growing global market of low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations.
C-LEO funding will support the development of smarter satellites with better hardware, the use of improved network management and improved connections between satellites – all creating interconnected networks serving billions worldwide.
To hear about further details regarding the C-LEO programme, including details of future webinars, events and news, please email telecoms@ukspaceagency.gov.uk to be added to the C-LEO Distribution list.
The UK Space Agency has now launched the second C-LEO funding call. Further information on open calls can be found here.
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