This opportunity funds research and innovation projects focused on digital enablers and building blocks for space transportation systems. Projects should mature disruptive digital technologies such as autonomy, data fusion, navigation, mission planning, and eco-design tools using Model-Based System Engineering. The goal is to improve launcher sustainability, reduce costs, and enable autonomous operations, contributing to the EU's space sector competitiveness and sustainability. Collaboration among industry, SMEs, research institutions, and academia is encouraged, leveraging existing EU technol
Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and Switzerland. Entities controlled by non-eligible countries, especially China, face restrictions and must provide guarantees to protect EU strategic interests.
