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5G/6G Services Kick-Start

Pays companies up to 60,000 EUR to test space-enabled 5G/6G service ideas.

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Companies register on esa-star, download the tender documents, then submit a proposal (with a National Delegation letter of support where required) before the relevant sub-topic's deadline. ESA covers 75% of the contract value, up to a fixed cap per project, across three sequential sub-topic windows covering wellbeing, industry, and smart transportation themes.

IoT & EdgeSpaceMobility

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.