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Horizon Europe - EUSPA

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.

Interested in free satellite imagery to refine your models?

Organised by:
The Island Council of Tenerife

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).

Open Call For Proposals - Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects

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European Space Agency

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.

Open Call For Proposals - Kick-Starts

Organised by:

European Space Agency

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's Junior Professional Programme

Organised by:
European Space Agency

The ESA Junior Professional Programme (JPP) targets Master’s degree graduates with two to three years of professional experience. Junior Professionals join ESA as staff members for four years and benefit from tailored learning and development opportunities to prepare them for a permanent position at the European Space Agency at the end of their JP assignment.

As of 2025, 15 Junior Professional positions will be published each year. This year's call for applications is due to be announced in May 2025.

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1st Open call for Advisory - Fierce Project

Organised by:
Fierce Project

With €2.5 million in financial support and a wide array of free advisory services, FIERCE Project will enable SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups to engage in space-enabled green entrepreneurship.


 
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Future of Retail

Future of Retail is an opportunity for businesses to submit proposals to develop innovative services that leverage space technology for the benefit of the retail sector. 

Selected projects can access 75% funding by  the European Space Agency, up to €75 000 per activity. 

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Galileo HAS enabled Space receiver - EUSPA

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EUSPA
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Robust and professional receiver leveraging on Galileo differentiators

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EUSPA
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Innovative space-based applications enhancing capabilities for a resilient Europe - Horizon Europe

Organised by:
European Commission

Projects aim to develop market-ready EGNSS-based applications that enhance the capabilities and resilience of crisis and security practitioners such as law enforcement, border guards, and civil protection. Solutions should integrate cybersecurity, may combine Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, and GOVSATCOM data, and reach TRL 7–9. The goal is to deliver innovative, commercially viable tools that address operational gaps, improve crisis management and infrastructure protection, and promote the broader use of EU Space Programme services.

Startups without substantial sales can also apply – see the Financial capacity assessment - Online Manual - Funding Tenders Opportunities

 
 
 
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Space Data Economy - Horizon Europe

Organised by:
European Commission

This topic funds projects that expand the use and commercialization of EU space data (EGNSS, Copernicus) by addressing market fragmentation and supporting Europe’s green and digital goals. Proposals should deliver innovative, market-ready solutions in one of four areas: Energy, Climate and Environment, Green Financing, or Liveable Cities, with a clear business plan. Projects must engage public and private users, use digital technologies like AI or big data, and demonstrate strong commercial and societal impact.

 
Startups without substantial sales can also apply – see the Financial capacity assessment - Online Manual - Funding Tenders Opportunities