This opportunity funds research and innovation projects focused on satellite communication, Earth Observation, and new commercial space transportation solutions at mid to high TRL levels. Projects should develop advanced payloads, AI-enabled space systems, secure SatCom and EO services, and end-to-end demonstrators. The goal is to foster a competitive and sustainable European space sector by deploying flexible, reactive space-based services and enhancing digitalisation for commercial space solutions.
Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States, Norway, and Iceland. Participation excludes entities controlled by non-eligible countries, especially China, unless strict guarantees are provided. Proposals must comply with admissibility, financial, and operational capacity co
