[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

October 7, 2025 (single-stage)

€950,000 per winner (5 prizes) | Total budget: €5,000,000

EU prize for disruptive innovations to revolutionize access to space and enhance the competitiveness of the European space industry.

Open to legal entities established in EU Member States; excludes complete launch solutions.

--- ## Description This European Commission prize aims to foster game-changing innovations that could transform how Europe accesses space and boost the competitiveness of the European space industry. The initiative seeks breakthrough ideas, technologies, products, processes, or digital solutions that go beyond the current state-of-the-art in the European launch sector—excluding complete launch solutions. The prize encourages new collaborations, attracts private investment, and cultivates an innovative ecosystem for EU space access, with a focus on low-maturity, disruptive concepts across the entire supply chain. --- ## Due Dates - Submission opens: May 13, 2025 - Submission deadline: October 7, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €5,000,000 - Five prizes of €950,000 each awarded to the top-ranked innovations - Remaining budget allocated to prize management and expert remuneration --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be legal entities (natural persons, public or private bodies) established in an EU Member State. - The decision-making center and activities related to research, development, manufacturing, and operations must be located in EU Member States. - Entities subject to EU restrictive measures or based outside the EU are not eligible. - Entities without legal personality may participate if their representatives can undertake legal obligations and offer equivalent guarantees. - Activities must occur within the EU and comply with EU ethical standards and values. - Applications must be submitted via the [Participant Register](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/participant-register) and validated by the Central Validation Service. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. - Paper submissions are not accepted. - Required documents: - Application Form Part A (administrative information, filled in online) - Application Form Part B (technical description, template downloaded and re-uploaded) - All required annexes and supporting documents - Application (Part B) is limited to 70 pages; excess pages will not be considered. - All applications must be complete, readable, accessible, and printable. - Further documentation may be requested for validation, ethics review, etc. - For detailed instructions, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - The prize targets ambitious, low-maturity innovations from across the space access supply chain, except for complete launch solutions. - Ethics review applies to proposals involving sensitive issues. - Only activities carried out in EU Member States are eligible. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/PPPA-2025-LAUNCHERS-INNOVATIONS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/pppa/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_pppa-2025-launchers_en.pdf) - [EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=OJ:L_202402509) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | General call enquiries | GAME-CHANGING-LAUNCH-INNOVATIONS@ec.europa.eu | | IT helpdesk (portal issues)| [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission | [Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) |

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