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PRODEX — Scientific Experiment Development Programme (Programme de Développement d'Expériences Scientifiques)

PRODEX Space Instrumentation

Supports Swiss research institutes through SERI and the Swiss Space Office to build scientific instruments for space missions.

PRODEX (Programme de Développement d'Expériences Scientifiques) is Switzerland's national instrument for funding the development of scientific instruments and subsystems for ESA space science missions. The programme is administered by the Swiss Space Office within SERI, which serves as Switzerland's delegate to ESA. Applications are submitted to the Swiss Space Office under national guidelines, an

Scientific instrument development and subsystems for ESA space science missions. Eligible: Swiss research institutes, universities, space industry.

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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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.sbfi.admin.ch