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This funding call aims to foster advancements in digitalisation for space solutions, particularly focusing on Earth Observation (EO) and Satellite Communication (SatCom). The objective is to enhance competitiveness and support the European Space Industry in maintaining a significant share of the global market. Projects should contribute to digital end-to-end systems, advanced EO technologies, and innovative building blocks for SatCom systems.
Key details:
- Funding is available for research and innovation actions (RIA).
- Projects must align with existing European technologies, supporting non-dependence and competitiveness.
- A total indicative budget of 6.000.000 € is allocated, with expected EU contributions of 1.000.000 € to 5.000.000 € per project.
- Activities are expected to achieve Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4-5 by the project's end.
Proposals should promote collaboration between industry, SMEs, and research institutions while enabling rapid technological innovation for commercial applications.
Opening: 03 Jun 2025
Deadline(s): 13 Nov 2025
Expected Outcome
• Strengthen the European Space Industry's position in the global connectivity market.
• Enable new commercial services and applications through enhanced digitalisation of space solutions.
• Develop advanced EO payloads and processing technologies for a wide range of observation missions.
Scope
• Research and innovation on End-to-End SatCom capabilities, including network integration and energy-efficient connectivity.
• Development of advanced EO payloads, AI-based technologies, and miniaturised instruments for affordable constellations.
• Innovations in shared resources, system security, and high-performance processing payload hardware.