European Space Agency Open Call For Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects

ESA's Open Call for Proposals is an always-open invitation for businesses to apply for a funding activity relating to a space-enabled application or service for any industry, market or topic. UK Space Agency offer funding (through ESA) up to a maximum of 50% of eligible costs for all UK entities applying to the Open Call for Proposals for Proof-of-Concept Studies and Pilot Projects. (Note that ESA also offer Kick-Start Projects under a separate open call: the UK Space Agency is not funding these.) Proof-of-concept studies should aim to reduce risks and validate the market opportunity by designing the service concept, engaging users, and developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Pilot projects are for products with confirmed technical feasibility, and will focus on integrating, developing and testing the service or application with customers in the primary target market. The pilot demonstrates the solution in a real operational setting, confirming its value-propositions.