Future space ecosystems: on-orbit operations, new system concepts

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The Horizon Europe program offers funding for 'Future space ecosystems: on-orbit operations, new system concepts'. This initiative aims to advance the EU's open strategic autonomy in global space-based infrastructures and services. It focuses on developing intelligent solutions and concepts, fostering industrialization and business in space, and cultivating an AppStore and Open-Architecture mentality, with significant contributions to the EU's space sector competitiveness.

Who is Funded for Future Space Ecosystems

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographic scope of the program, and its core objectives. It focuses on empowering EU's strategic autonomy and competitiveness in the global space sector by involving various types of organizations in key research and innovation activities.

What is Funded in Space Technologies

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and developmental stages that are eligible for funding. It emphasizes the development of innovative and intelligent solutions for on-orbit operations and new system concepts within the space ecosystem.

Type and Scope of Space Funding

This section provides information on the nature of the financial support, including the type of instrument and the estimated funding amounts available per project.

Conditions and Requirements for Space Projects

This section outlines the essential conditions and rules that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases.

Application Procedure for Space Ecosystems Funding

This section details the steps involved in the application process, from submission to evaluation and award, along with how decisions are communicated.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern the 'Future space ecosystems' funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

6,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

16.02.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom (conditional)

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Transportation and Logistics, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

EU citizens, companies, and society; specifically the EU space sector.

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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