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Space for Olympic Games

Funds space-based digital-transformation services for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Space for Olympic Games is a European Space Agency call that funds space-based services for the digital transformation and sustainability of the Olympic and Paralympic Games — initially targeting Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026 — covering sustainable infrastructure, crowd management and public safety, fan engagement, and athlete performance and training. It's a non-competitive thematic call tha

ESA wants space-based services for the digital transformation and sustainability of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, initially targeting Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026 -- covering sustainable infrastructure, crowd management and public safety, fan engagement, and athlete performance and training.

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Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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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.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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