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 closed at 14/10/2024 23:59 CET. A new Cut-off-Date will be defined after Evaluation of received proposals.

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.