Surrey Research Park, part of the University of Surrey, has strengthened its capabilities as a ‘launchpad’ for space innovation with the arrival of a new Space Enterprise Lab (SEL).
The state-of-the-art facility was opened by Guildford MP Zöe Franklin at the Park’s flagship Surrey Technology Centre, expanding the reach of the UK’s network of Space Enterprise Labs.
Designed to provide cutting-edge technology and collaboration tools for businesses and researchers, the SEL will play a vital role in driving innovation in satellite applications, non-terrestrial networks, and space communications.
The SEL is part of the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK-wide network of 14 innovation hubs and supports Surrey Research Park’s “Go Beyond Space” campaign which showcases how the Park offers much more than just an office address for space-sector companies.
With a proven track record in supporting successful space businesses, including industry leaders like Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and early-stage innovators in the SETsquared Surrey incubator, the arrival of the SEL will support the Park’s mission of supporting industry-academia collaboration and business growth.
Surrey Research Park is home to around 200 science and technology businesses, including a growing cluster of space-focused companies. The new Space Enterprise Lab adds to the Park’s thriving space and satellite community, reinforcing its role as a centre for cutting-edge research and industry collaboration.
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