ESA Space Solutions helps businesses to harness space technology to solve challenges in society.
With a focus on sustainability, our projects, funded and co-funded, stem from all corners of Europe
and are improving lives across the globe. From health, education and leisure to agriculture,
transportation, energy and other critical infrastructure, we help space and non-space sector
organisations turn their ideas into sustainable projects and services.
ESA SPACE SOLUTIONS IN NUMBERS
830+
Projects and Studies
€240 million+
invested
1,000+
Jobs created
Our role includes financial support, technical expertise, business mentoring and access to our networks, including the ESA Business Applications Ambassadors, who are the first point of contact for companies, acting as a bridge between ESA, Member States and industry.
We provide different types of funding opportunities to support the development of sustainable products and services utilising space data and technologies, including:
Open Calls for Proposals
Companies can propose products and services in any sector at any time. Thematic calls are open for a limited period and address specific needs and themes.
Competitive Tenders
Companies submit proposals in response to one of our regular open competitions. These are directed at a specific challenges or opportunities defined by ESA.
WHO IS ESA SPACE SOLUTIONS FOR?
Whilst we operate in space, we have our feet firmly on the ground when it comes to business, and our partners share our focus. We’re looking for teams that have identified attractive market opportunities with real potential for engaging customers.
Motivation, business experience and industry expertise are key but, most importantly, we want to hear about business ideas that are commercially viable, technically feasible and involve either space technology or data.
What do we offer?
- Zero-equity funding (from €60k to €3M+ per activity)
- Personalised support from a member of the ESA team
- Technical and commercial guidance
- Access to our network of partners
- Credibility of the ESA brand
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW ESA SPACE SOLUTIONS CAN HELP YOU?
Make your vision a reality and find out today what ESA Space Solutions can do for you:
Visit the ESA Space Solutions website Take a look at our Open Calls
Would you like to develop an innovative product or service using space technology or data?
