Growth Projects
ESA Growth Projects supports space-enabled companies in expanding proven solutions into new markets with funding, strategic support, and access to ESA’s networks and expertise.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: Rolling (Open call; up to 2 proposals per year per organization)
Funding Amounts: Co-funding up to 80% for SMEs, up to 100% for non-commercial public sector/universities (max 30% of total cost), up to 75% for commercial public sector/universities, up to 50% for others; case-by-case assessment.
Summary: Supports space-enabled companies expanding proven solutions into new secondary markets, offering funding, strategic support, and access to ESA networks.
Key Information: Max 2 proposals per organization per year; national delegation authorization required at full proposal stage.
Description
The ESA Growth Projects framework is designed to accelerate the expansion of space-enabled solutions that have already demonstrated commercial success in a primary market into new, secondary markets. The program not only provides co-funding for development, integration, and large-scale pilots, but also delivers tailored support from ESA staff, access to ESA branding, and optional services such as business coaching, strategic matchmaking, and networking. By leveraging ESA’s extensive partner network, the program helps participants establish strategic partnerships, broaden value chains, and gain access to global markets, while mitigating business risks.
