Growth Project
ESA funds and supports companies with proven space-enabled solutions to adapt and pilot their technologies for new commercial markets, offering resources for development, testing, and strategic partnerships.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ESA typically co-funds up to 50% of eligible costs (up to 80% for SMEs, 100% for non-commercial public sector, 75% for commercial public/universities); no fixed maximum—case-by-case assessment.
Summary: Supports space-enabled solutions with proven primary market success to expand into secondary markets, offering both funding and optional strategic partnership resources.
Key Information: Each organization may submit up to two proposals per calendar year.
Description
This opportunity from the European Space Agency (ESA) is designed to help companies or consortia with space-enabled solutions that have already achieved demonstrable commercial success in a primary market expand into secondary markets. The program supports activities such as the development, integration, and testing of new service elements tailored for secondary market needs, as well as the implementation of large-scale pilots. In addition to funding, ESA offers personalized support, access to the ESA brand, and optional business development resources including strategic partnerships, coaching, and networking through the Growth Projects Partner Network. The initiative aims to accelerate market expansion, foster commercial partnerships, and mitigate business risks for space-enabled businesses.
