18.3.2026
HEU – EU Space Research Call 2026 - Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
Deadlines: 3 September 2026
Funding: €1M - €9M per project
Funding rate: Up to 100% (RIA) | Up to 70% (IA)
Total budget: €90.97M
Project duration: 3–4 years
Consortium: Open to industry, SMEs, universities, research organisations, technology providers, and public bodies from eligible Horizon Europe countries. Participation from both space-sector actors and downstream application developers is encouraged.
Scope: Supports eight topics in EU space research, including autonomous access to space, digital technologies for Earth observation and satellite telecommunications, demonstration missions, and scientific use of space data. The call also funds development of critical space components and equipment to reduce EU technological dependency.