Arc for Space
Addressing global challenges through transformational technologies
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The Arc for Space Project Has Completed
We are still here to support you! Explore nearby clusters like Space East, Harwell Space Cluster, and Westcott Space Cluster for continued opportunities and resources. Learn more about these clusters here.
If you’re unsure where to start or need guidance, feel free to reach out to us at ncct@sa.catapult.org.uk. If you would like to engage Arc Universities Group, please visit https://arcuniversities.co.uk/
What is Arc for Space?
Arc for Space was an initiative spearheaded by world-class institutions from across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc to address global challenges through the implementation of transformational technologies with the UK space sector.
Top representatives from these institutions came together to pool expertise and capabilities to support UK-wide partnerships focused on global sustainability. We believe global challenges will only be solved by the financing of ambitious innovation and committed collaboration; and that the solutions lie in space.
Our Vision
A sustainable planet delivered by world-class space innovation.
Our vision for Arc for Space was to deliver sustainability for the planet, as well as economic impact for the UK, through world-class collaborative innovations in space technology. We aimed to do this by leveraging the wealth of expertise and capabilities across the Arc region to support UK-wide partnerships.
Our Mission
Four strategic missions targeting global sustainability aimed to bring together academia and industry partners from across the UK and beyond:
- Planetary stewardship: Developing data, tools and models to enable sustainable decisions for planet earth
- Sustainable finance: Using data and advanced tools to drive climate action through financial transactions
- Intelligent spacecraft: Pioneering intelligent spacecraft and ground systems for sustainable use of earth orbits
- Space exploration: Exploring the science of space to create technologies that solve challenges on earth
FOR BUSINESSES:
- Access to an increased range of funding opportunities that are enabled by the Arc for Space umbrella, including targeted help with funding applications
- Access to a highly concentrated knowledge-base, world-class experts, facilities, and test equipment
- New IP and innovative technologies that can be acquired, developed and/or licensed
- Talent and skills acquisition
FOR ACADEMICS:
- Access increased range of funding opportunities that are enabled by the Arc for Space umbrella, including targeted help with funding applications
- A framework to facilitate new collaborations with world-class academics and industry partners to deploy innovation for research impact
- More ambitious change and growth for the planet supported by a like-minded network which can achieve more together than apart.
FOR INVESTORS:
- A critical mass of new technologies, capabilities, resource, technical expertise and advanced testing facilities available through our network of committed partners which is capable of transforming the space sector
- A history of being the leading commercialisation ecosystem in Europe
- Access to venture capital, angel investors and other investment funds which could complement other investments
Contact Us
+44 (0)1235 567999 marketing@sa.catapult.org.uk Harwell Campus, OX11 0QR
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