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    Open Discovery Ideas Channel

    Got an idea that could revolutionise space research and technology? We're looking for visionary concepts and technologies to explore and inject into the European space landscape. This channel offers a streamlined entry point to ESA's R&D pipeline.
    716 Ideas

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    Scalable VLEO Platform for Satellite Video (SysNova Campaign)

    ESA is seeking novel and advanced concepts for Scalable VLEO Platform for Satellite Video.
    2 Submissions
    Ends in 4 days

    INDustrialisation / Serialisation Support Campaign

    Supporting the expansion of industrial capacities and capabilities in the European Space Sector
    145 Submissions
    Ends in 3 weeks

    Announcement of Opportunity: Science opportunities on Uncrewed Autonomous Free Flying Platforms in Low Earth Orbit

    Apply now to ESA’s Exploration Science Announcement of Opportunity on Uncrewed Autonomous Free Flying Platforms in Low Earth Orbit
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    Call for Inter-Disciplinary Scientists and Guest Investigators for TGO

    Call for Inter-Disciplinary Scientists and Guest Investigators for TGO
    2 Submissions
    Ends in 3 weeks

    European Space for Sustainability Award 2026

    Every year, the 'European Space for Sustainability Award’ is targeting students and young professionals under 30 with Project Ideas that link space with the sustainable development of society. They will enable to raise awareness among the younger generations and professionals and contribute to furthering the debate on the topic.
    12 Submissions
    Ends in a week

    Request for Interest opened to Danish entities for a System Study on VDE-SAT addressing Arctic needs

    This Request for Interest (RFI) campaign, launched in collaboration with the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science, invites Danish companies to express interest in applying for funding for a system study focusing on the definition phase of a space-based VHF Data Exchange System (VDE-SAT) infrastructure addressing Arctic needs. The study shall define, assess, and consolidate the technical and programmatic options for delivering services in the Arctic. The study will be conducted through ESA’s ARTES strategic programme line “Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S)”.
    3 Submissions

    Call for Ideas: Quantum Technology for Space Exploration

    Help shape the future of space exploration with the use of quantum technologies
    62 Submissions
    Ends in 3 days

    Celeste In-Orbit Demonstrator – Call for LEO-PNT experimentation opportunities

    Do you want to be among the first to test the future of satellite-based positioning? Join the experiments of the ESA’s Celeste In-Orbit Demonstration! Between 2026 and 2027, we will launch more than 11 LEO satellites to trial new navigation concepts, and we invite organisations from ESA Participating States to collaborate in shaping the future of satellite navigation in Europe. Whether you’re a receiver manufacturer, application developer, public-safety organisation, or research center, this is your chance to evaluate LEO-PNT positioning concepts and technologies under real-world conditions. 🔍 Why join? - Early access to Celeste IOD satellite signals - Opportunity to validate LEO-PNT user technology and concepts - Collaborate with ESA and innovators across the New Space ecosystem - Contribute to shaping the future of satellite navigation in Europe
    19 Submissions
    Ends in 8 months

    2026 Space related courses for Estonian industry

    ESA is interested in encouraging Estonian industry to improve their competences via the use of relevant Space related training courses for their employees. Such training shall address a clear need from the Estonian Space Industry and lead to development of key space competences in Estonia.
    1 Submission
    Ends in 7 months

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    NAVISP Element 2: Competitiveness

    The agency is calling on industry to submit their ideas to support, innovate and accelerate the use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Data (PNT) across all sectors.
    157 Submissions

    GSTP Element 1 - De-Risk, Advanced Manufacturing & Quantum Technology Frameworks

    This is the entry point for the initiation of 4 different GSTP Element 1 Frameworks: 1 - De-risk Technology 2 - De-risk Portfolio 3 - Advanced Manufacturing 4 - Quantum Technology Procurement of assets, like equipment and other physical facilities, is not the objective of this framework. The Agency may request to the Tenderer additional information at any time during the Outline Proposal evaluation process.
    346 Submissions

    GSTP Element 1 - Building Blocks Framework

    Dear Madam or Sir, The European Space Agency (“the Agency” or “ESA”) invites you to submit an Outline Proposal under the General Support Technology Programme, Element 1 Develop: “Preparation of Enabling Space Technologies and Building Blocks” Framework.
    250 Submissions

    Visiting researchers – access to ESA labs and expertise for your research projects

    Do you have a funded research project and think that you might benefit from ESA labs and/or expertise by joining as a visiting researcher? Submit your project here!
    71 Submissions

    The ESA Marketplace

    The ESA Marketplace aims at fostering the development of industrial players on new and emerging space markets to achieve sustained commercial growth by strengthening their growth, visibility, and investment readiness. The ESA Marketplace is the fifth component of the ScaleUp Element of the ACCESS Programme.
    34 Submissions

    Civil Security from Space programme - Open Call for Proposals

    Submit your ideas (Outline Proposals) for activities in response to the permanent Open Call for Proposals for the Civil Security from Space Programme
    14 Submissions

    Competitiveness Segment of the Space Safety Programme

    The competitiveness segment in ESA's Space Safety Programme aims at developing the space safety market and at exploiting commercialisation dimensions.
    39 Submissions

    ARTES COMPETITIVENESS & GROWTH - CALL FOR OUTLINE PROPOSALS

    The ARTES Competitiveness & Growth programme element (ARTES C&G) is dedicated to the development, verification and demonstration of products for the satellite telecommunications market. Take the initiative and submit your Outline Proposal now!
    100 Submissions

    Open Discovery Ideas Channel

    Got an idea that could revolutionise space research and technology? We're looking for visionary concepts and technologies to explore and inject into the European space landscape. This channel offers a streamlined entry point to ESA's R&D pipeline.
    716 Submissions

    Boost! - Commercial Space Transportation Services

    Give your commercial space transportation service project a boost!
    25 Submissions

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