With ESA Business Applications we want to show you that space is open for business and has the power to improve everyday lives on Earth. We do this by helping companies like yours to integrate space data and technology into commercial services. Successful applicants receive:
Business applications
Your business powered by space
Zero-equity funding
(€60 – €2M)
Tailored project
management support
Access our network and partners
Use the ESA brand
to build credibility
Info & application
Interested in applying for this program? Want some more info on how this program can help you?
Nicolas Helssen
ESA Space Solutions Belgium
T +32 3 250 19 00
Business support
ESA Business Applications improves the lives of people on Earth through space. The program lends technical, financial and business support to transform ideas into products and services. We help industry to demonstrate the commercial potential of new space-enabled services in the market and provide an important springboard for initiatives to grow into sustainable, successful business.
Space assets available
Spaceflight technologies
Satellite communication
Satellite navigation
Earth observation
Space weather
Watch the video to learn more about what can you do with space-related assets!
Who is it for?
The business applications program helps industry in non-space sectors to use space to enhance their products or services in a wide range of domains such as health, safety, environment, development, energy, aviation and transport.
What’s in it for you?
- Qualify for financial support amounting to 50%, 75% or 100% of project costs.
- Network within the community of ESA organizations and industries
- Get support from ESA technological expertise and consultancy
- Organize awareness activities
- Gain credibility through the involvement of ESA
When can you apply?
This programme is open all year long, so you can send in applications at any time.
How do we do this?
- We promote space applications to a wide range of users.
- We develop new operational services, such as a broader participation by actors on both the demand and supply side.
- We encourage the use of existing space assets such as
- Satellite Communications
- Earth Observation
- Satellite Navigation
- Human Spaceflight technologies
- We create a consistent funnel approach across our initiatives. This serves to maximize an efficient and cost-effective implementation.
- We stimulate cross-fertilization across disciplines. Think about the impact of Climate on Health, on Energy, on Transport, for instance.
Get in touch!
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