UK Space Agency – International Bilateral Fund (IBF) Call 3

UK Space Agency – International Bilateral Fund (IBF) Call 3 is a funding call from UK Space Agency that closes 04 November 2026. Funding: Up to £1.5 million per project (at least £12 million total). Eligibility: UK space-sector organisations building international partnerships (priority partners: Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, USA). Projects up to 18 months starting 1 April 2027.

Funder

UK Space Agency

Deadline

04 Nov 2026 (20 days)

Status

Open

Amount

Up to £1.5 million per project (at least £12 million total)

Region / eligibility

United Kingdom

Career stage

industry / SME, established / PI

Fields

materials

Reference

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Official call

Funder page (curated calendar) listing

Eligibility in plain language

UK space-sector organisations building international partnerships (priority partners: Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, USA). Projects up to 18 months starting 1 April 2027.

Who should apply

Materials scientists and engineers — best fit for companies and SMEs or PIs and research groups.

Summary from source

UKSA grants for international space partnerships that build UK capabilities.

Raw eligibility text