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).
- Prototypes (Phase 1) or Demonstration pilots (Phase 2) can be supported.
- Funding Support. ESA co-funding rates depending on the applicant: 80% for SMEs, 50% for Large Companies.
- 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.
Next Proposal Deadline will be defined soon, tentatively Q4 2026.Updated 18/12/2025: The budget for Spin-off Phase 1 has been fully exhausted by projects already under contract; no further proposals in this category can be accepted.
The number of remaining projects per category is summarised in the following table. This table will change soon as new contracts are being signed.| Project Type | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Spin-in | 2 | 1 |
| Spin-off | - | 1 |
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.
- Contact the ESA Technology Broker Spain at esa-technology-broker@arrib.es to confirm that your idea qualify as a technology transfer and the fit with the program.
- Submit the completed ESA Spark Funding Application in electronic form as a single .pdf document to esa-technology-broker@arrib.es with subject “ESA Spark Funding Spain Open Call”.