Gravitilab secures £100k from British Design Fund to advance microgravity research services
British Design Fund has backed the space services startup to support its affordable microgravity testing solutions.
Gravitilab provides space services and microgravity research solutions, helping researchers test products destined for orbit.
Gravitilab has secured £100k in funding from British Design Fund to support its microgravity research services. The company offers testing solutions for products destined for orbit, aiming to make access to space more affordable and sustainable.
Founded in 2018, the East of England business has developed the LOUIS altered gravity drone system to provide frequent microgravity flights for researchers and universities. The new capital will bolster the firm as it prepares for the official launch of its latest system in summer 2022.
From the founder
"There are currently very few ways to conduct research when you’re developing a product for use in space. Of those that do exist, the cost is prohibitively high and waiting lists can be years long and access to SME’s is almost non-existent. We knew there had to be a solution, which is where the idea for Gravitilab was born."
Rob Adlard
Technical Director at Gravitilab
Investor perspective
"It’s a pleasure to welcome Gravitilab to the BDF portfolio. Space exploration is a growing and highly attractive market which offers many opportunities and there is a clear need for the services Gravitilab is offering."
Damon Bonser
CEO, British Design Fund
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Gravitilab
Gravitilab provides microgravity research services and testing for products destined for space.