INNOVDEPLANT

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

The INNOVDEPLANT pilot project aims to enhance the European Union's sovereignty and competitiveness in critical space technologies, particularly for deployable antennas. By fostering innovation and reducing reliance on non-EU countries, this initiative seeks to accelerate the market entry of advanced space-based services and applications.

Who is Funded for INNOVDEPLANT Projects

The INNOVDEPLANT program targets a broad range of legal entities across EU Member States, Norway, and Iceland, encouraging collaborative projects focused on developing next-generation space antenna technologies. Its primary goal is to bolster the EU's strategic independence and market competitiveness in the space sector.

What INNOVDEPLANT Funds

The INNOVDEPLANT program funds research and innovation activities focused on advanced deployable antennas for space applications. This includes developing new manufacturing processes, exploring novel materials, and pioneering on-orbit assembly and reuse concepts. Financial support is provided as a grant, covering 100% of eligible costs.

Type and Scope of INNOVDEPLANT Funding

The INNOVDEPLANT program provides grants as a lump sum, with a total budget of 1,450,000 €. This funding is intended to cover 100% of eligible project costs, supporting comprehensive research and innovation in deployable antenna technologies.

Conditions and Requirements for INNOVDEPLANT

Applicants for INNOVDEPLANT must adhere to specific conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity, as detailed in the call document and Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. These requirements ensure fair selection and proper management of funds, emphasizing EU strategic autonomy.

INNOVDEPLANT Application Procedure

The application process for INNOVDEPLANT is a single-stage procedure, with evaluation and grant agreement signature following a clear timeline. Applicants must adhere to specific submission guidelines and criteria.

The INNOVDEPLANT program is legally established and governed by a set of foundational documents and EU regulations, primarily deriving its framework from Horizon Europe principles.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,450,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

1,450,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

30.10.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Norway, Iceland

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Space applications, Satellite technology

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Parliament

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Co-Programmed European Partnership on Globally Competitive Space Systems (‘Space Partnership’)

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