Satellite Applications Catapult Centre 2 nd Scottish Space Symposium 6 th March 2012 Michael Lawrence Head of Special Projects
Agenda Introduction to the Technology Strategy Board Our role in Space Satellite Applications Catapult Centre
The Technology Strategy Board is A national body supporting business innovation... for business benefit.. for economic growth.. for quality of life..
Who we are as an organisation An arm s length executive body guided by business-led Governing Board Sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) We work across government departments and often in partnership with the research councils Focused on business innovation and the application of technology Staff of around 140 based in Swindon
Our Strategy Support for companies from Concept to Commercialisation
In just 4 years.. Over 2000 CR&D projects launched Most are Business led 4000 business partnerships and almost all the UK s universities Together with partners and business, over 2bn invested in UK innovation Developed new ways of reaching out to SMEs Launchpad, Feasibility Studies, Grant for R&D programme (SMART) Catapult Centres programme
Our role in Space
Why is Space in Special Projects? The Technology Strategy Board works closely with the UK Space Agency to enable the development, commercialisation and exploitation of space technologies We have : A formal service level agreement with the UK Space Agency A direct relationship with the European Space Agency and responsibility for part of the UK Subscription to ESA
Why is Space important and unique as a driver of innovation and growth? Satellite systems have global reach Communications Broadcasting Positioning Observation Space technology has to meet many challenges A hostile environment High reliability Autonomous operation Analysis of large data sets Small, low power, low mass equipment
Space is a growth area Global market forecast to be worth 400 billion by 2030 UK industry aims to capture 10% of market applications and services using Space data will be one of the most important elements for delivering growth
Promising Space applications Distance learning and telemedicine E-commerce Entertainment Location-based consumer services Traffic management Precision farming and natural resources management Urban planning Disaster prevention and management Meteorology and climate change OECD report The Space Economy at a Glance 2011
Promising Space applications across all our theme areas
Our role - working with the UK Space Agency Delivery partner of the UK Space Agency for telecommunications and navigation programmes Promoting business opportunities for the UK Space industry across other growth sectors Providing Technology Demonstration opportunities Knowledge Transfer to drive growth Open Innovation to accelerate commercialisation of R & D activity
Delivering European Space Agency programmes Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) Development, qualification and demonstration of products and applications for Satellite Telecommunications Integrated Applications Promotion Development of operational services through the combination of different space systems GNSS Evolution Technology development for future satellite navigation systems Technology Transfer Supporting the ESA Business Incubator Centre at Harwell and wider Technology Transfer programme
TechDemoSat removing a barrier to market Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) project to create a low cost in orbit test bed for innovative UK technology Supported by TSB and SEEDA grants
Technology Demonstration CubeSat Challenge - UKube1 With STFC and Astrium Co funding for platform (ClydeSpace) and support for payload competition
National Space Technology Strategy and Roadmaps Based on the Innovation and Growth Strategy recommendations a detailed analysis of sector requirements and capabilities. Divided into five areas: Telecoms, Position Navigation & Timing, Sensors, Robotics & Exploration and Access to Space
NSTP Space for Growth competition 1. Exploit the Growth opportunities Identified in the Space Innovation and Growth Strategy 2. Promote Sustainable Economic Growth 3. Encourage Use of the open innovation culture established by ISIC and supporting infrastructure Cofunded by UKSA ( 6m) and SEEDA ( 0.5m)
Fast track results 54 applications 28 projects funded Total 2.5m public funding + 2.5m industry funding
Strong SME participation (45%) SME Engagement (Leads) 14% 5% 26% 55% Large SME Micro SME Small SME
Fast Track Split by Roadmap area Satellite telecommunications Sensing Position, navigation and timing Access to space Robotics and exploration
Collaborative R & D challenge competitions opportunities for Space companies
Driving Innovation in Space Space Agency Innovation Agency Growth
Satellite Applications Catapult Centre
New name, clearer vision Satellite Applications Catapult: generating growth across the economy through new satellite enabled business Satellites have a unique global reach; Communications Broadcasting Positioning Observation Out of scope - Space science, Space exploration, Manned space flight, Expendable rocket launchers, Astronomy
Stakeholder engagement summary thank you! Built on the relationships established by the Space Innovation and Growth Team and the International Space Innovation Centre (ISIC) Well organised and inclusive industry response Ukspace Trade Association + Intellect + BARSC Connections being made outside Space sector e.g. IBM, Google, BMT, Willis Re, SGI, TISICS, Reliance Precision Strong alignment with new public sector landscape Space Leadership Council UK Space Agency, European Space Agency, Met Office, NPL, DSTL Commercially focused University research activity e.g. Surrey, Reading, Leicester, Nottingham etc. Good response to open engagement process Space KTN Special Interest Group on _connect (1200 members, 63 in TIC group) Orientation workshop (84 attendees) Surveys industry (80 responses), university Business Development (12 responses) Conference sessions at UK Space Conf, Earth Observation Conf, Venturefest Specialist workshops Propulsion, MEMS, Entrepreneurs in Space (Innovate 11)
Broad industry engagement Established Space companies Large multi-sector companies Niche Space companies New ventures SME s looking to grow in the Space sector Non space organisations 27
Why did Satellite Applications get selected? Large global market Spillover to other growth markets Possible to create critical mass Ongoing R&D funding TSB, UKSA, ESA, EU Right time Catapult can accelerate growth Evidence of good UK wide collaboration Sustainability mindset Impact on economic growth/gross Value Add
Progress since 4 th Jan announcement 26 th January Industry workshop (90 attendees) and launch call for registration of interest 3 rd February Public sector workshop (70 attendees) 6 th February Webinar for other interested parties (60 attendees) 27 th February Open surgery at ISIC Harwell 1:1 meetings 1 st March Closing date for registration of interest 9 th March Consortium submits initial business plan proposal 19 th March Proposal reviewed by expert panel End March Business Plan conference to brief UK community TSB Governing Board meeting confirm consortium and agree to development of detailed business plan
Call for registration of interest To capture input from: Organisations who want to provide capability to the centre Organisations who want to use the centre Individuals who want to support the Governance of the centre 89 submissions received
A Approval Sat AppsTimeline Draft 2 R Review OC Oversight Committee GB Gov Board Mtg P Publish Scope Doc D Decision Announced F Funding in place 2012 2013 Catapult operational 2014 J F M A Consortium M J J A S led, O N Catapult D J F M A management M J J A S and O N governance D J F M A TSB led TSB support entity led structures in place Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 26/1 Industry w/shop Sat Apps 6/2 Webinar D P Outline Plan Identify consortium Initial Business Case R GB A Gov Board approve consortium and outline plan Consortium delivery team develops detailed Delivery Plan External experts Review F Set-up phase Centre Operational CEO and Consortium management team in place Interim Steering Group Supervisory Board 3/2 Public sector w/shop 27/2 Open surgery Business Plan Conference Technical Advisory Group/Industry Liaison Group as required
Project delivery team TSB led in phase 1 John Yates Project Manager Michael Lawrence Colin Baldwin (ISIC) Keith Robson (Uni of Surrey) Richard Peckham (Ukspace) Supported by industry representatives: Matt Perkins (SSTL) Nick Veck (Astrium Geo Information Services) Mark Dumville (NSL) Stuart Martin (Logica) Paul Febvre (Inmarsat)
Project delivery team - Terms of Reference To work with the wider industrial community, research base and public sector to develop a proposal and an outline business plan Seek to gain broad support across the UK Space community Establish a consortium that will run the centre as an independent entity
Outline Business Plan will include: Expanded vision and scope confirm added value Initial view of priority areas of activity Plans for relationships, open innovation, knowledge transfer Existing facilities Research base SME engagement Milestones and deliverables Sustainable Economy Framework Risks and mitigation Management and governance Financial plan
Building the Catapult s research programme and core competencies Explore priority themes from National Space Technology Strategy Explore promising service and application ideas from OECD report Prepare for (or follow on from) commercially focused EU or ESA funded R&D projects Work on industry funded research to explore routes to commercialisation Feasibility studies/demonstrations for potential Government customers
Collaborative R & D competitions an ongoing funding source Future plans:- Space themed C R&D -technology -applications Challenge areas e.g. Water, Maritime Galileo Masters Plus potential to support EU Horizon 2020 projects SBRI (Government customers) SMART (for SMEs)
The role of the industry consortium members of the company limited by guarantee Commitment to shared vision with TSB Working with TSB to shape strategy High calibre seconded staff Are the members of the company limited by guarantee Alignment of industry and Catapult research programmes Must have significant UK R&D activity Prepared to commission work from the Catapult Help establish the credibility of the Catapult Accelerating the commercialisation of research Long term commitment to UK growth objectives Prepared to embrace an open innovation culture to help drive growth
Satellite Applications Catapult governance structure Member Advisory Board consortium members Strategic direction sets the industry led tone Supervisory Board Chair appointed by TSB CEO appointed by TSB/Chair Independent non execs - not from member organisations TSB representative Supported by- Technical Advisory Group experts from the research base Industry Liaison Group wide range of industry representatives including non space and SMEs Management Board full time executives day to day management of the centre
Technology Demonstration - in orbit Low cost Satellite Operations Centre Payload Data Product Archive Mission Manager Payload Management / Planning System TM / TC Link Payload Downlink Payload Control Centre TM / TC Link TechDemoSat Payload Downlink Payload Operations Engineer SSTL, Guildford Prototype Applications and Services on the ground Spacecraft Operations Engineer TM / TC Archive Spacecraft Control System
Satellite Applications Catapult -potential core competencies Mobile Sat Comms Applications Centre (Inmarsat) Air Traffic Management demonstration centre (Inmarsat) Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Facility (SciSys) Disaster Relief & Emergency Communications (Avanti) Maritime Safety Data Centre (exact Earth) NovaSAR applications and services (Astrium) SAR applications and services (Vega Space) Satellite Propulsion Centre of Excellence (Qinetiq) Centre for Climate and Environmental Monitoring from Space (CCEMS) (for UKSA) Centre for Calibration of Satellite Instrumentation (STFC)
Satellite Applications Catapult supporting technology and service demonstrations In progress TechDemoSat 1 NovaSAR UKube1 Future European Data Relay System (user ground station) GMES? TechDemoSat 2 etc. UKube 2 etc. Hosted payloads
What are the challenges for an SME? Investment, funding, finance Opportunities to showcase Recruitment (and training) Opportunities to scale Access to facilities Opportunities to trial Access to expertise, R&D Opportunities to interface and integrate Slide 42
Concerns of an SME Slide 43 Addressing concerns = challenges for Catapult
Summary keep it simple A Satellite Applications Catapult will ; Provide the end to end infrastructure required to link innovative ideas from existing players and new collaborators from outside the Space sector Prototype and demonstrate new applications e.g. Mobile communications, Maritime safety, Air Traffic Management, Climate and Environmental Services, Natural resource management
Summary Space can increasingly be seen as an important potential source of economic growth, social wellbeing and sustainable development OECD The Space Economy at a Glance 2011
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Satellite Applications Catapult Centre Back up slides
Catapult vision The Catapult centres programme represents a long-term strategic investment to create a transforming innovation resource, enabling the UK to address market needs in key areas and compete in the global markets of tomorrow generating growth and wealth for the UK.
What is a Catapult centre? Business-focused centre that makes world-leading technical capability available to businesses to solve their technical challenges Provides - Access to world-leading technology & expertise Reach into the knowledge base for world-class science Capability to undertake collaborative R&D projects with business Capability to undertake contract research for business Strongly business focused with a professional delivery ethos Create a critical mass of activity Skills development at all levels
Satellite Applications Catapult adding value to knowledge transfer activities Knowledge Transfer Networks Space Special Interest Group Position Navigation & Timing group of ICT KTN Trade Associations Professional bodies Skills development and CPD activity Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation
Catapult Operating Guidelines Prepared by TSB Describe the working arrangements between TSB and the centres e.g. Governance Funding model Metrics Intellectual Property State Aid Communications and branding Freedom of Information Relationship with other public bodies Sustainability Will evolve as the network matures
Performance metrics will be agreed with each centre Potential examples: Increasing wealth creation arising from effective commercialisation of new technologies and applications fostered by the centres Intermediate measures: Value of work won competitively Number of new customers, projects, successful projects, new customers/year, etc. Sustainability should also underpin the business model for all centres