On-orbit operations and services

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

The European Defence Fund (EDF) Call EDF-2025-DA-SI-SPACE-3OS offers EU action grants for collaborative defence R&D. This program uniquely focuses on "spin-in" development actions, leveraging results from civilian EU-funded projects for critical defence applications. Its main objective is to advance European capabilities in on-orbit operations and services, enhancing strategic autonomy in space.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for funding, detailing the types of organizations, geographical scope, and overarching objectives of the EDF-2025-DA-SI-SPACE-3OS call. The program targets legal entities established in EU Member States or EDF associated countries, aiming to foster collaborative defence R&D and strategic autonomy.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, eligible activities, and developmental stages supported under the "On-orbit operations and services" call. The program specifically targets defence-related space technologies, including studies, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, and certification, with a strong emphasis on dual-use capabilities and synergy with civilian research.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial nature of the support, including the type of financial instrument, budget allocation for the topic, and general project duration guidelines under the European Defence Fund (EDF) Call EDF-2025-DA-SI-SPACE-3OS.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation for the EDF-2025-DA-SI-SPACE-3OS call. It covers administrative stipulations, collaboration mandates, budget restrictions, and crucial provisions related to security and intellectual property.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the process of preparing and submitting proposals for the "On-orbit operations and services" call, outlining the step-by-step flow and how selection decisions are made.

This section details the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the "On-orbit operations and services" funding program, providing legitimacy and shaping its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total estimated call budget EUR 98,000,000, with EUR 49,000,000 allocated to this topic.

Deadline

Deadline:

16.10.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union, EDF Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Planning, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission, DG DEFIS

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