Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 18, 2025 (opens) | October 16, 2025 (deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: Indicative total budget: €49 million (2025 call); single-stage; typical multi-partner project funding.
Summary: Supports development of dual-use demonstrators for on-orbit operations and services on defence satellites, emphasizing advanced robotics, autonomy, and secure architectures for EU defence needs.
Key Information: Proposals must address technical feasibility, system/subsystem design (LEO/MEO/GEO), and deliver demonstrators ready for in-orbit validation.