ESA Technology Broker Spain
Spark Funding
Funding for Spin-in and Spin-off projects
Open Call Spark Funding
The Spark Funding program aims to support economic operators in defining new solutions by offering financing to up to 10 projects selected in open calls.
- Spin-in & Spin-off. For transference of terrestrial technologies into space sector (spin-in) and space technologies into other sectors (spin-off).
- Feasibility Studies (Phase 1) or Demonstration pilots (Phase 2) can be supported.
- Funding Support. ESA co-funding rates of 80% for SMEs, 50% for Large Companies, and 100% for Universities and Research Institutions (with no commercial interest in the product or service).
- Funding Support. Maximum ESA co-funding amount depending on Project and Phase type.
| Project Type | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Spin-in | 150,000 € | 300,000 € |
| Spin-off | 75,000 € | 150,000 € |
The Call is permanently open until the program budget is depleted and has no closing date for the submission of applications. First Cut-off-Date for application is 14/10/2024 23:59 CET.
How to Apply
- Consult the details of the Open Call in the Invitation to Apply.
- Download and fill the ESA Spark Funding Application Template for Phase 1 or Phase 2 projects.
- Submit the completed ESA Spark Funding Application in electronic form as a single .pdf document to [email protected] with subject “ESA Spark Funding Spain Open Call”.