Digital solutions for autonomy for space transportation systems, design and simulation tools - Digital enablers and building blocks (Space Partnership) - European Commission
Funds research to develop advanced digital autonomy, simulation, and eco-design technologies for sustainable and competitive European space transportation systems.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 2, 2027 (submission deadline, single-stage call)
Funding Amounts: €2,000,000–€3,000,000 per project; 2 grants anticipated; lump sum funding under Horizon Europe Innovation Actions.
Summary: Supports research and innovation in digital autonomy, design, and simulation tools for space transportation systems to boost EU competitiveness and sustainability.
Description
This grant opportunity, funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, aims to foster the development and maturation of disruptive digital technologies for space transportation systems. The focus is on advancing autonomy, data fusion, navigation, mission planning, advanced process automation, and digital eco-design for launch and reusability solutions. The initiative is part of the European Partnership on Globally Competitive Space Systems and is intended to strengthen the EU's strategic autonomy, sustainability, and leadership in the global space sector.
Projects are expected to:
- Enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of European space transportation systems.
- Advance digital enablers such as model-based system engineering, digital simulation, and autonomous systems.
- Promote rapid uptake of innovation into commercial space use.
- Leverage existing EU technologies and ensure complementarity with other EU and ESA-funded initiatives.
- Foster collaboration among industry, SMEs, research institutions, and academia.
