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.
Current Cut-off-Date for application is 11/02/2025 12:00 CET.
How to Apply
- Consult the details of the Open Call in the Invitation to Apply.
Updated 28/08/2024: Clarification on rules for Universities and Research institutions in the Invitation to Apply (page 5).
- 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”.
Updated 02/10/2024: Published Q&A.