Space grants
Explore grants for space companies. This directory brings together funding for launch and propulsion, satellites and constellations, earth observation, navigation, in-orbit services and space science, from space agencies, research councils and commercial space programs.
Showing 289-312 of 1,087 grants
Improving and integrating polar observation systems in response to user requirements at local, regional, and international level
🇪🇺European Commission · European Union
Funds AI-driven monitoring and data tools that improve Arctic or Antarctic observation systems for climate and biodiversity tracking.
Industry 4.0 and High Value Manufacturing Kick-Start Activities
🇩🇪ESA · Global / Multinational
Pays up to EUR60K, no equity taken, for space-enabled smart-factory ideas.
Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program
🇺🇸Innovate Alabama · United States
Funds Alabama small businesses with active federal SBIR or STTR awards.
Innovative Earth observation services in support of maritime litter detection and ship source pollution policies
🇪🇺European Commission · European Union
Funds one demonstration project up to EUR 5 million to build satellite-based tools that detect oil spills, chemical discharges and garbage at sea for EU pollution enforcement.
Innovative in-space servicing, operations, space-based robotics and technologies for resilient EU space infrastructure
🇪🇺European Commission · European Union
Funds start-ups and SMEs building in-space servicing, on-orbit operations and space robotics that strengthen the resilience of EU space infrastructure, as one of six topics under the EIC Accelerator 2025 call.
Innovative space-based applications enhancing capabilities for a resilient Europe
🇪🇺EUSPA · European Union
Funds EUR 1.5-1.8 million demonstration projects that turn Galileo and EGNOS satellite navigation into commercial tools for crisis and security practitioners.
Integrated Applications for Microgrids in Developing Economies
🇦🇹ESA · Global / Multinational
Fully funds feasibility studies on satellite-based microgrid management for developing economies.
Integrated Digital Solutions for the Energy Sector
🇦🇹ESA · Global / Multinational
Zero-equity co-funding for space-enabled digital tools that strengthen energy-grid resilience.
ISOS Pilot Mission detailed design — HOST component
🇪🇺HaDEA · European Union
Funds the detailed design of an orbiting hub spacecraft that hosts and refuels servicer spacecraft and swappable satellite modules.
ISOS Pilot Mission detailed design — logistics component
🇪🇺HaDEA · European Union
Funds the detailed design of a logistics spacecraft that ferries cargo and propellant from an upper stage to the mission's orbiting hub.
ISOS Pilot Mission detailed design — satAPPs component
🇪🇺HaDEA · European Union
Funds the detailed design of swappable satellite modules that let the mission's hub spacecraft be upgraded like an app store.
ISOS Pilot Mission detailed design — servicing component
🇪🇺HaDEA · European Union
Funds the detailed design of a robotic in-space servicing spacecraft that can inspect, repair, refuel and relocate other satellites.
J-Startup — 5th selection
🇯🇵METI · Japan
Supports Japanese startups through public-private matching for global market exposure and business development.
J-Startup Impact — inaugural selection
🇯🇵METI · Japan
Supports Japanese impact startups through launch-phase programs that grow role models and market reach.
Knowledge Economy with AI Application
🇦🇷Agencia I+D+i · Argentina
Funds Argentine private technology consortia building AI and data science solutions for export-oriented knowledge-economy companies.
Last Mile Delivery
🇧🇪ESA · Global / Multinational
Pays 75% of costs, up to EUR60K, for satellite-enabled last-mile delivery ideas.
Maritime Decarbonisation
🇦🇹ESA · Global / Multinational
Funds space-based services that help the shipping industry cut emissions and meet new rules.
Michigan Space Innovation Hub RFP
🇺🇸MEDC · United States
Supports Michigan's space economy with a statewide hub linking defense, academic, and commercial innovation pathways.
NASA SBIR Ignite Phase I
🇺🇸NASA STMD · United States
Funds U.S. small businesses and startups new to NASA in early-stage, high-risk technology development through awards of up to $150,000.
NASA SBIR Phase I (BAA, Appendix A & B)
🇺🇸NASA · United States
Funds exploratory feasibility research for small businesses in aeronautics, space technology, and exploration development.
NASA STTR Phase I (BAA, Appendix B)
🇺🇸NASA · United States
Funds United States small-business and nonprofit research partnerships for early NASA-focused aerospace feasibility work.
Natural Capital
🇧🇪ESA · Global / Multinational
Pays 75% of costs, up to EUR60K, for satellite-based natural capital monitoring services.
Nature-based Solutions
🇧🇪ESA · Global / Multinational
Pays 75% of costs, up to EUR75K, for satellite-enabled nature-based solutions services.
New Mexico Science and Technology Business Startup Grant
🇺🇸NM TIO · United States
Funds New Mexico technology startups commercialising R&D-based products in priority sectors.