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Supporting Digital Innovation and Scalable Growth for the UK’s Next-Gen Space Industry

Milton Keynes and Stockholm

TECHNIA, a leading provider of virtual twin solutions and digital engineering, is proud to announce its official role as the Product Development and Innovation Services provider for the UK Space Agency Accelerator, a national programme delivered by Entrepreneurial Spark and designed to fast-track space-focused businesses and entrepreneurs toward commercial success.

The UK Space Agency Accelerator, funded by the UK Space Agency, delivered by Entrepreneurial Spark, and supported by industry-leading partners, provides ambitious innovators with access to vital strategic, technical, and business development resources. As a core delivery partner, TECHNIA will empower accelerator participants on the LEO and EXPLORER cohorts to embrace world-class digital engineering practices and scale their innovations more efficiently through robust product data management, traceability, and collaboration tools.

"It’s a privilege to collaborate with the UK Space Agency and contribute to the growth of pioneering space ventures. By backing innovative startups today, together we’re building the foundation for tomorrow's space economy.”
Magnus Falkman, CEO | TECHNIA

Having access to the right digital tools and the finest engineering design and simulation expertise in the UK not only accelerates upstream projects but also greatly enhances the ability to secure funding and pursue investment opportunities.

“We’re proud to be part of the UK Space Agency Accelerator and to support the next generation of space innovators. With our expertise in digital engineering and PLM, we’ll help participating companies bring their ideas to life faster and with greater precision, enabling them to meet technical, commercial, and operational challenges head-on.”
Michael Hurst, Managing Director | TECHNIA UK & NAM

With over 6,000 customers across aerospace, life sciences, automotive, and high-tech industries, TECHNIA is uniquely positioned to support the space sector’s complex demands, ranging from secure collaboration to rigorous compliance. Participants will benefit from:

  • Access to cutting-edge PLM and Virtual Twin solutions powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
  • Tailored digital engineering mentorship and solution configuration support.
  • Guidance on aligning digital processes with investor and customer expectations.
  • Tools that accelerate go-to-market and reduce prototyping and development risk.

This collaboration is a key part of TECHNIA’s wider commitment to fostering engineering innovation and sustainability across industries. By joining forces with the UK Space Agency Accelerator and Entrepreneurial Spark, TECHNIA ensures that the next generation of space companies are equipped not just to launch, but to lead.

“We’re delighted to have TECHNIA’s engineering and modelling capability as part of our core accelerator proposition. Customers and investors look for proof of technical viability in startups, and this can be hard to demonstrate in the early stages of growth. TECHNIA’s support will enable our cohorts to take a further step in proving their products in the market, which will increase their chances of commercial success.”
Mike Stephens, CEO | Entrepreneurial Spark


About the UK Space Agency Accelerator

The UK Space Agency Accelerator is a national programme designed to support the development and commercialisation of space-related businesses and technologies. Backed by the UK Space Agency and delivered by Entrepreneurial Spark, the Accelerator provides expert-led guidance, strategic mentoring, investor readiness training, and access to a powerful network of partners across the UK space ecosystem. It is designed for innovators working with satellite data, space technologies, and applications across sectors, helping them navigate technical, commercial, and regulatory challenges on their journey to market success. For more information, visit www.ukspaceaccelerator.co.uk

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TECHNIA is a multinational provider of digital engineering software, services, and consulting. TECHNIA has 600+ employees across 30+ office locations.

TECHNIA is part of Addnode Group, listed at the Nasdaq OMX Nordic List.

Robust partnerships with industry-leading organizations such as Dassault Systèmes, Atlassian, and rFpro, coupled with strategic mergers and acquisitions, contribute to TECHNIA’s growth strategy.

Working with 6000+ clients worldwide, TECHNIA has seen significant revenue growth from 237 MSEK to more than 1580 MSEK, since 2014.

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