# Expression of interest: Small-satellite missions sandpit

- Funder: UK Research and Innovation (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/uk-research-and-innovation)
- Status: Open
- Opens: 22 Oct 2026
- Next deadline: 25 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Award: Amount not specified
- Where: UK-wide
- Who can apply: University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader)
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Source: UKRI Funding Finder (https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/small-satellite-missions-sandpit/)
- Last verified: 2026-11-03T11:56:38.273Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/39499e53-a644-4e8e-a3f9-1e255d095ee8

Apply to attend a sandpit to develop small satellite Earth observation mission concepts using innovative sensors and data streams enabled by other transversal technologies. Projects should deliver sovereign capability for national security and defence, societal benefit, and economic growth.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/small-satellite-missions-sandpit/; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.