Responsive space system

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The European Defence Fund's 'Responsive Space System' program is a pivotal initiative designed to advance Europe's autonomous defence capabilities in space. It focuses on developing a system for the rapid deployment of small satellites, crucial for enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and satellite communication (SATCOM) services. This program aims to bolster the resilience and sovereignty of EU Member States and Norway in the critical domain of space defence.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. The 'Responsive space system' program is designed for entities engaged in collaborative defence research, aiming to enhance Europe's sovereign defence capabilities in space.

What is Funded

This section describes the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under the 'Responsive space system' program, outlining the scope and excluded activities. The program primarily focuses on collaborative defence research and conceptual design studies to advance responsive space capabilities.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the nature of financial support provided by the 'Responsive space system' program. The funding is primarily provided through grants for research actions, covering actual costs incurred by project participants.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the necessary conditions and stipulations for applicants and beneficiaries participating in the 'Responsive space system' program, covering various aspects from application to post-award compliance.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting their proposals and explains how applications are evaluated and decisions are made for the 'Responsive space system' funding.

This section identifies the core legal instruments and overarching policies that provide the framework and authority for the 'Responsive space system' funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Deadline

Deadline:

23.11.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

23.11.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Norway

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Defence sector, space industry, research and technology organizations, telecommunication providers, military entities.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Planning, Policy Development, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (European Defence Fund)

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