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European Space Agency

Ageing Population Kick-Start

Funds space-enabled service ideas for Europe's ageing population.

ClosedEuropean Space AgencyAustriaGermanyLuxembourgPolandUnited Kingdom

Ageing Population Kick-Start is a European Space Agency programme that funds space-enabled service ideas for an ageing Europe β€” health and care, independent living, safety, and social connection β€” for technology and service providers, local authorities, carers, and health and social care systems. Kick-start proposals for this theme needed to link a specific space asset to one of four service areas…

This ESA thematic call backs new services for an ageing Europe -- health and care, independent living, safety, and social connection -- built using satellite communications, navigation, or Earth observation. It targets technology and service providers, local authorities, carers, and health and social care systems.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
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.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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