Japanese space companies explore collaborating at Space Park Leicester

December 16th 2025

Representatives from seven innovative Japanese start-ups visited space park leicester to expore collaborating with the uk on a variety of space related projects

The visit was part of a special event for the J-StarX Space Tech Acceleration Programme that is helping Japanese organisations develop connections with companies in the UK and France.

The high tech and innovative businesses cover a range of activities including tools, processes and training to ensure space missions are successful in the most demanding environment, synthetic diamond manufacturers for sensor and semiconductor applications, satellite data and AI, hybrid propulsion and initiatives to support the sustainable growth of the space industry and technologies that are driving the sector forward.

This was a great opportunity for organisations here to develop international relationships with a variety of innovative Japanese space companies.
vinay patel, head of commercial and innovation at space park leicester

He continued, “It was great to see fantastic companies from the UK and Japan showcasing their work and discussing potential areas of collaboration for the future.”

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