Deadline: Permanently open
Funding: Up to €600K for Proof-of-Concept Studies | Pilot Projects assessed case-by-case
Funding rate: Up to 75% (up to 80% for SMEs) | Universities and research institutes without commercial interest may receive up to 100% of eligible costs, subject to ESA contribution limits
Total budget: Not specified
Project duration: 6–12 months Proof-of-Concept | 12–24 months Pilot Projects
Consortium: Single applicants or consortia from eligible ESA Member States or associated countries; the lead applicant is usually a company.
Scope: Supports development of space-enabled applications and services using satellite technologies. Proof-of-Concept Studies validate the service concept and market opportunity, while Pilot Projects demonstrate the solution in a real operational environment with customers.
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