Proof of Concept – Space Solutions Belgium

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Next submission deadline: 14 February 2022, 23h59 CET

ESA Space Solutions Belgium, supported by ESA and BELSPO, has a Permanent Open Call for Technology Transfer Proposals, or Proof of Concept (PoC). This Open Call for Technology Transfer Proofs of Concept is directed specifically towards determining and eliminating technical risks related to developing and launching a new terrestrial application of space technology.

The PoC Open Call allows both Belgian space and non-space organizations to submit proposals to develop technology transfer demonstrators.

Verhaert Masters in Innovation, as the Flemish ESA broker, invites applicants to submit proposals for Proof of Concept projects regarding the transfer of a space technology into a non-space application.

Together with ESA, Verhaert can indicatively select two projects per year to be funded with a maximum amount of 38.000 euros each. The projects should be executed in maximum 6 months.

Info & application

Interested in applying for this program? Want some more info on how this program can help you?

Koen Vriesacker
ESA Space Solutions Belgium
T +32 3 250 19 00

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Application process

1. Read the Proof of Concept document
2. Fill out the Introduction & Proposal template
3. Read the draft of the proof of concept contract
4. Upload the filled out documents to the contact form below

Next, all proposals will be checked by an Opening Board to determine if formal requirements were accomplished. The Tender Evaluation Board, consisting of ESA, Verhaert, stakeholders and experts, will then evaluate the proposals on 4 selection criteria (see below). After considering all proposals the Board will select the two most promising proposals and inform applicants of their decision within two months after the application deadline.

Supporting documents

Please fill out the following document:

Proof of Concept introduction & detailed proposal (Word)

Make sure to read these files to know what you will be offered in case your proposal is selected:

Evaluation criteria

Your proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria and weighting percentages:

Suitability of space heritage technology

What is the proposal’s connection with space, its relevance in relation to the problem, its maturity and feasibility for a technology transfer?

Suitability 25 %

Market opportunity

Is it a validated problem and value proposition, is it a good product / market fit, what is its market potential?

Market opportunity 30 %

Suitability of implementation approach

Are the planned resources adequate for the work you propose? Who is key personnel, what are the facilities, and are end-users involved?

Approach 30 %

Quality of the management plan and financial proposal

Compliance with the administrative Applicant conditions of the Announcement of Opportunity and acceptance of the draft contract.

Management & financial plan 15 %

Please be aware that, in addition to these criteria, the quality of the presentation of these elements in the proposal will be taken into account.

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