Open Call for Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects
European Space Agency · Grant programme
RollingLast verified 6 Nov 2026
ESA's standing open call offers co-funding for proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects developing space-enabled applications and services across any industry.
Calls
- The Arctic RegionOpenDeadline 6 Jan 2027
- Open Call for Proposals: Kick-startsOpenDeadline 26 Feb 2027
Key facts
- Sectors
- Space, Sector-agnostic
- Ticket
- up to €600K
- Eligible countries
- Not stated
- Provider based in
- France
- Timing
- Rolling applications
- How to apply
- Application portal · Apply on their site
Evidence
Short excerpts from the sources, in their original language, that back the facts above.
- Apply link
https://esastar-publication.sso.esa.int/ESATenderActions/details/180600 | Login to view Open Call for Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects
https://business.esa.int/funding/open-call-for-proposals-proof-concept-studies-and-pilot-projects - Kind
This is an Open Call for Proposals, meaning that it is an always open invitation for businesses to apply for a funding activity
https://business.esa.int/funding/open-call-for-proposals-proof-concept-studies-and-pilot-projects - Sectors
relating to a space-enabled application or service for any industry, market or topic.
https://business.esa.int/funding/open-call-for-proposals-proof-concept-studies-and-pilot-projects - Status
it is an always open invitation for businesses to apply for a funding activity
https://business.esa.int/funding/open-call-for-proposals-proof-concept-studies-and-pilot-projects - Ticket
Activity cost Up to €600,000 (limited to eligible cost)
https://business.esa.int/funding/open-call-for-proposals-proof-concept-studies-and-pilot-projects - Ticket
Activity cost Up to €600,000 (limited to eligible cost)
https://business.esa.int/funding/open-call-for-proposals-proof-concept-studies-and-pilot-projects
Status history
- 6 Nov 2026: Rolling (first extraction)
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