Calls

Through Horizon Europe, EUSPA stimulates the market development of the EU Space downstream sector and supports the uptake of space-based solutions. Our space calls are placed under the pillar II of Horizon Europe, where specifically Cluster 4 of the Work Programme focuses on Digital, Industry, and Space.

The Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 is now published. The Work Programme 2025 includes the new EUSPA call that brings a collective investment of 15 million EUR.

The Island Council of Tenerife will provide daily imagery of the Canary Islands and selected areas across Europe in multiple spectral bands—including infrared and visible—at mid- to high-spatial resolution. The data will be offered at no cost to startups. For more information, contact Juan Francisco Hernández Cabrera juan.f.hdez.cabrera@iac.es and consult the constellation development tender (in Spanish).

Pilot your Copernicus-powered flood risk solution with a leading European insurer – Showcase your flood risk assessment solution using Copernicus data for high-impact in a real operational setting. Submit a 3-page proposal for the EUSPA’s insurance demonstration project with a budget of up to €20,750 by 30 January.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has an open call for Kick-Start proposals, inviting businesses to submit innovative ideas for space-based solutions. This initiative offers funding and support to help companies transform concepts into viable commercial applications.

ESA Business Applications' Open Call for Proposals - Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects is always open. Businesses from any sector can apply throughout the year, and the amount of funding may vary according to the project.

Get tailored mentoring through the EU Space Academy – The online learning platform has reopened its free 1:1 mentoring programme for all participants, offering expert guidance on fundraising, business strategy, technology, finance and more. Thanks to a new, streamlined structure, it’s now even easier to discover the right learning content and connect with mentors that match your interests and needs.

Are you a CASSINI startup currently raising funds? Share your fundraising details with us through this online form, and we’ll spread the word to our network of space investors.

With this campaign, ESA aims to support the industrialisation and serialisation efforts of the European space industry, essential to meet growing demands for efficiency, scalability, and global competitiveness. Central to this shift is the transition from bespoke, mission-specific systems to modular, mass-produced systems, and related processes improvements.