AEROSPACE
CORNWALL
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Businesses looking to expand their markets in the space-tech sector are being offered the opportunity and funding to pivot into the industry via a new fully funded grant. Do you think your existing product, service or technology can innovate in the UK’s growing space and aerospace industry? Now could be the perfect time to look at market diversification options.
the product is seen by the right people facilitating introductions to investors with vested interest in the specific area of expertise. Touchbyte is one of the businesses which has already benefited from this grant. It has been developing a unique facial recognition unit for worksites. Its innovative new Contactless Access Control Solution replaces fingerprint technology, keycodes, plastic cards and
Cornish businesses take to the skies with expanded Aerospace Cornwall Grant Programme .
phones - reducing the amount of touchpoint entry systems in a post-pandemic world. This transformation in on-site touch free access has led to a number of hotel and construction companies keen to use the product. AeroSpace Cornwall is now working with TouchByte to install the system in space industry environments, such as secure clean rooms and satellite communication control centres at Goonhilly Earth Station.
TAKING THE NEXT STEP INTO R&D Once the opportunity within the space and aerospace markets has been explored, AeroSpace Cornwall can enable the businesses to stimulate further R&D within these sectors, using their product, service, or technology – becoming an integral part of the overall growth of Cornwall’s industry.
AeroSpace Cornwall has launched a fullyfunded grant of up to £10k for businesses seeking to maximise their potential by exploring new avenues. Through this Market Diversification offer, the AeroSpace team help companies connect with partner businesses, opening the door for collaboration. The team will also ensure
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