ESA Phi-Lab UK open call
Funds space-enabled sustainability research proposals through ESA Phi-Lab UK's open call.
ESA Phi-Lab UK open call is a UK Space Agency programme funding space-enabled sustainability research proposals from private organisations, research organisations or academia, addressing one of three pillars: environmental sustainability, space sustainability, or space resilience. Applicants can optionally submit an expression of interest for feedback within about three business days, and separate…
ESA Phi-Lab UK funds research proposals aligned with space-enabled sustainability technologies, each addressing one of three pillars: environmental sustainability, space sustainability, or space resilience. Applications must show potential for disruptive innovation and high commercial impact, and come from private organisations, research organisations or academia.
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