ESA Funding Opportunities

Explore ESA Funding Opportunities for Space Innovators and Companies

If you are looking to engage with the European Space Agency (ESA) and benefit from its funding programs, now is the perfect time to get started.

You can follow any of the following paths:

  1. Register as an ESA Supplier. To access all ESA tenders and stay informed about new opportunities where you can submit proposals, register on the ESA Star Portal.
  2. Explore Bottom-Up Funding Opportunities via OSIP. For initiatives where you can propose your own ideas without waiting for a specific ESA tender, check the Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP). OSIP allows you to submit innovative concepts across different areas, supporting early-stage ideas and breakthrough technologies.
  3. Scale Up Programme Opportunities in Spain.Through the Scale Up Programme and its Spanish representatives, you can access several funding lines:

  • ESA Technology Broker. Supporting the transfer of space technologies to non-space sectors.

  • Spark Funding. Financial support for companies transferring space technology to terrestrial applications. Find out more through the Open Call publication.

  • IP4Commercialisation. Helping companies commercialize Intellectual Property developed in ESA projects, Permanent Open Call.

  • Prepare for Space. Assistance for companies entering the space sector. Permanent Open Call.

  • ESA PhilabNET. If you are working on innovative projects aiming to improve Climate Resilience, consider joining the Philab NET Spain and explore the permanent Open Call for proposals.

  • ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs). ESA BICs support start-ups and entrepreneurs using space technologies or data for non-space applications. Opportunities are offered by:

Need Support to Engage with ESA?

The ESA Technology Broker in Spain can assist any Spanish stakeholder in navigating and engaging with ESA's funding and collaboration opportunities. Whether you are exploring tender processes, looking to propose a bottom-up innovation, or seeking guidance on incubation and technology transfer, the Technology Broker team is here to help.

Contact us at esa-technology-broker@arrib.es to get started! Take advantage of these opportunities to grow your business with ESA support and bring your ideas to life!