Levitas: Microgravity Marketplace
Unlock the Benefits of Microgravity
Microgravity is opening new possibilities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, semiconductors and manufacturing. Yet accessing space-based research and development remains complex, fragmented and difficult to navigate.
In Autumn 2026 we’ll be launching a beta version of our new platform – Levitas.
Levitas helps organisations discover, compare and connect with the providers, facilities and expertise needed to take their ideas beyond Earth. Whether you’re exploring your first microgravity experiment or looking for a partner to scale commercial activity in space, Levitas provides a single place to start.
Why Microgravity
Microgravity offers a unique research and manufacturing environment that cannot be replicated on Earth.
By removing the effects of gravity, researchers can study biological systems, materials and physical processes in entirely new ways. This creates opportunities to:
Develop better protein crystals, improve drug formulations and accelerate biomedical innovation.
Investigate advanced materials and manufacturing techniques that perform differently in microgravity than on Earth.
Gain insights into biological, chemical and physical processes that are difficult to observe under normal gravity conditions.
Develop products, intellectual property and capabilities that can differentiate organisations in highly competitive markets.
What was once the domain of national space agencies is increasingly becoming accessible to businesses, universities and innovators of all sizes.
The Marketplace
Levitas provides a single point of access to the global microgravity ecosystem, bringing together the organisations, platforms and services that make microgravity research and manufacturing possible.
Instead of spending months navigating a complex landscape, users can discover relevant providers through a searchable marketplace designed specifically for microgravity applications.
The platform enables you to:
- Discover organisations offering access to microgravity
- Compare capabilities and services
- Explore different routes to space
- Learn about available platforms and technologies
- Connect directly with potential partners
- Build a delivery team tailored to your project
How to Engage with Levitas
You don’t need to be a space company to benefit from microgravity.
Levitas helps businesses, researchers and innovators understand current and future microgravity services and identify the right partners to make it happen.
Whether you’re investigating a new research opportunity, validating a commercial concept or planning a future flight campaign, the marketplace helps you navigate the journey from idea to execution.
Ideal for:
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Universities and research organisations
- Advanced manufacturing businesses
- Materials and chemistry innovators
- Startups exploring space-enabled products
- R&D teams investigating future technologies
With Levitas, you can:
- Find providers aligned with your technical requirements
- Compare different routes to access microgravity
- Discover new opportunities and capabilities
- Connect directly with experts and service providers
- Accelerate project planning and decision making
The hardest part of working in microgravity shouldn’t be finding out where to start.
The demand for microgravity research and manufacturing is growing rapidly, bringing new customers into the space ecosystem.
Levitas provides a platform for providers to increase visibility, showcase expertise and connect with organisations seeking access to microgravity.
Create a profile, highlight your services and demonstrate how your organisation can support the next generation of research and commercial activity in space.
Benefits Include:
- Increased visibility to prospective customers
- Exposure beyond the traditional space sector
- Clear presentation of capabilities and services
- Opportunities to generate new partnerships and leads
- Access to a growing community of microgravity users
How It Works
1: Explore
Search organisations, services, platforms and capabilities across the microgravity ecosystem.
2: Compare
Review providers and identify options that best match your objectives and technical needs.
3: Connect
Contact organisations directly and begin planning your project.
4: Deliver
Work with trusted partners to develop, test and execute your microgravity mission.
GET IN TOUCH
Space is becoming a laboratory and manufacturing environment
Levitas exists to make it easier for organisations to access it.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into microgravity or looking to expand existing activities, we’ll help you find the right partners and opportunities to succeed.
Start your microgravity journey today: levitas@sa.catapult.org.uk