Surrey Research Park welcomes Circuits Integrated to accelerate UK space growth

Surrey Research Park’s global reputation as a leading hub for UK space innovation has received a further boost with the arrival of Circuits Integrated, a pioneer in advanced chipsets and semiconductors for satellite communications, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Headquartered in Greece, the company chose the University of Surrey’s Park as the launch site for its UK R&D operations, cementing both the Park’s role and that of the wider region as a magnet for international space companies looking to enter the UK market.

Developing cutting‑edge SatCom technology at the Park

Once operational at the Park, Circuits Integrated will focus on development of its flagship chipset platform called Kythrion. This cutting-edge solution is designed to improve the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of flat panel antennas used in satellite communications, reducing the size, weight, power, and cost, compared with conventional designs. Kythrion has applications spanning both commercial and dual-use satellite communications operating in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and beyond.

Accelerating space commercialisation

As part of its UK launch, the company has set out an ambitious plan to collaborate with partners in research, prototyping, and advanced manufacturing, and expand its local team to between 20 and 40 engineers within two years following product deployment.

By joining Surrey Research Park’s thriving innovation community, Circuits Integrated is uniquely positioned to accelerate its UK growth. The company will benefit from direct access to expertise, talent, and facilities at the University of Surrey’s Surrey Space Institute and the wider Surrey Innovation District ecosystem.

Through its connection to Space South Central (pictured below) — the UK’s largest regional space cluster — it can also experience unrivalled networking, business support, and resources for space research and innovation.

Carl McMahon, Chief Commercial Officer at Circuits Integrated, said:

“Establishing our UK base within the Space South Central cluster is a very exciting moment for the company. The region offers a world-class mix of semiconductor expertise, manufacturing capability, and academic strength. By integrating into this ecosystem, we can accelerate the commercialisation of our Kythrion technology and play our part in advancing the UK’s semiconductor and space sectors.”

Caroline Fleming, Director of the Surrey Innovation District ecosystem at the University of Surrey and Innovation Lead at Surrey Research Park, said:

“Circuits Integrated launching at Surrey Research Park is incredibly exciting news and we’re thrilled to welcome them. Their decision to base and grow operations at the Park, as part of the University of Surrey and founding partner of the Space South Central cluster, underscores the global importance of our region’s role at the frontier of space innovation.

“We’re truly inspired by their confident and ambitious growth plans and look forward to collaborating with them to support their team in making the most of the outstanding opportunities our vibrant innovation community and region have to offer.”

Antonia Yendell, Head of Space Ecosystem Development at the UK Space Agency, said: “We are delighted to welcome Circuits Integrated as the newest member of the Space South Central cluster. Their expertise in compound semiconductor and silicon technologies will further strengthen the UK’s space manufacturing sector, catalyse investment, and create new opportunities throughout the space ecosystem.”

For the latest from Circuits Integrated, check out their LinkedIn page. Or discover more about Space South Central regional space cluster.