SHUTTLE

Built for ambitious UK businesses ready to break into the commercial space sector.

Take the leap into space.

Get tailored support, expert insight, and strategic guidance to help you understand, enter, and win commercial opportunities in the UK space industry. Shuttle is designed specifically for SMEs from outside the space sector that are ready to spin in. Through strategic coaching, 1:1 support, and access to industry experts, Shuttle will help you understand the market, validate your offer, and build the credibility you need to succeed.

  • Expert-led commercial guidance

    Receive personalised advice from space-sector experts to refine your value proposition and identify the best routes into the market.

  • Strategic introductions

    Meet investors, buyers and key players in the UK space ecosystem through networking events, accelerating your entry into the space sector and opening doors to commercial opportunities.

  • Confidence to grow

    Understand sector dynamics, regulation, and terminology so you can engage confidently with stakeholders and convert interest into commercial traction.

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Why join Shuttle?

  • Shuttle is designed to help you enter the space industry with clarity and purpose. You’ll define your fit, shape your strategy, and build a confident go-to-market plan with expert guidance every step of the way.

  • Receive 1:1 support from sector specialists who know what works. From refining your customer personas to unlocking the right market entry points, you’ll be coached by people who’ve helped hundreds of businesses break into space.

  • Through regular group coaching sessions, you’ll connect with other forward-thinking businesses exploring the same journey. Learn, share, and grow together in a supportive environment.

  • You’ll access a series of video learning modules covering market dynamics, government strategy, regulation, and terminology so you can engage credibly and make informed decisions from day one.

  • Shuttle is designed to meet you where you are. With a rolling application process, flexible scheduling, and a focus on 1:1 delivery, you can join when ready and focus on what matters most to your business.

Our Criteria

  • You must be based in the UK and operating legally as a registered company.

  • We’re looking for small to medium-sized enterprises with proven commercial traction and the capacity to grow into new markets.

  • Participants should be in a position to drive strategy and make key business decisions throughout the programme.

  • Your business should come from an adjacent or non-space industry and be exploring how your product or service could apply to the space market.

How to Apply

  • Complete the Online Application

    Applications open until December 2025, but we will be onboarding new businesses each month.

    Approx. 20 mins

  • Video Interview

    We’ll schedule a video call to learn more about your business, assess readiness, and answer any questions you may have.

    Approx. 30 mins

  • Panel Review Applications

    Our panel will review all applications to decide members.

    Review will take place by the end of the application window.

  • You're In!

    We’ll welcome you onboard and schedule an onboarding call with one of the Business Growth Enablers.

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FAQs about Shuttle

  • Not at all. We welcome businesses from a wide range of sectors - from manufacturing and data analytics to materials science and logistics - as long as you have a strong commercial offering that could be applied to space.

  • You’ll receive 1:1 support from commercial coaches and sector experts, access to group coaching sessions, curated video modules, and introductions to our commercial space network.

  • Applications are reviewed in monthly tranches. We recommend applying early to secure a place in your preferred month.

  • This programme is fully funded by the UK Space Agency, so there is no cost to you directly to participate.

    As your place represents a significant investment from the UK Space Agency, we ask that all participants commit fully and actively engage throughout the programme.

  • Shuttle is flexible. We’ll work around your availability to schedule coaching sessions and events.