Funding

Funding

Activities will be funded at 50%, with ESA providing up to EUR 2,000,000 per contract

Incubation

Duration

12 - 24 months

Application

Type of Tender

Thematic calls or direct negotiation

Objective

The demonstration project aims to develop a pre-operational service that utilises one or more space assets. Demonstration projects are user-driven; therefore, the involvement and contribution of relevant users are essential.

After the completion of the ESA contract, it is expected that successful demonstration projects will evolve into an operational and sustainable service.

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spin-off

This funding opportunity is looking for spin-off solutions.

Fields of Application

Satellite Communication
Satellite Navigation
Earth Observation
Space Weather
Human Spaceflight
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Tasks

  • Develop a service with clear potential to become commercially viable in the post-project phase
  • Validate the business case
  • Deliver a minimum viable service by the end of the demonstration phase
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Possible Follow-on Activity

If  successful, the project is expected to evolve into an operational service.

Interested? Contact Your Local ESA BIC

To learn more about the funding opportunities and how to apply, please get in touch with the ESA BIC you were incubated in. If you are unsure or need any further help, we will assist you at booster@esa-bic.de!

Bavaria

Bavaria

Thomas Ballatré
Project Manager ESA BIC Bavaria
AZO

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Wuerttemberg

Dr. Stefan Engelhard  
Director of ESA BIC Baden-Württemberg
IHK Reutlingen

Hessen

Hessen

ESA BIC Hessen

Northern Germany

Northern Germany

ESA BIC Northern Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

ESA BIC North Rhine-Westphalia
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Get in Touch

Whether you have questions about the ESA BIC Booster programme, the funding opportunities or any other inquiry: Let us know how we can help you!

Thomas Ballatré
Project Manager ESA BIC Booster

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