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NARV — Support for National Research Activities in the Space Sector

NARV National Space Research

Funds national space research activities through SERI's NARV programme linking Swiss universities and industry.

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About

NARV (Support for National Research Activities in the Space Sector) provides direct grants from the Swiss Space Office within SERI for Swiss national space research activities, space technology development, and university-industry collaborations in the space sector. Unlike PRODEX, which is co-evaluated by ESA and tied to specific ESA mission slots, NARV grants are fully administered by SERI with n…

What this grant funds

National space research activities, space technology development, university-industry collaborations in the space sector.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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