Welcome to the world of space technology and data-driven solutions with the ESA Business Applications Programme! As a small or medium-sized enterprise or a start-up, are you ready to unlock the full potential of space assets and enhance your business? Look no further!
The programme is designed to support entrepreneurs and companies in Europe to develop and grow their business using satellite applications, space data, and technology. Whether you’re seeking to create new products, integrate space-based technology into your existing services, or access funding and expertise, our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way.
With our tailored technical, financial, and management support, you can confidently develop your concepts into viable products and services. Join us today, and let’s embark on a journey to bring space technology down to Earth and create innovative solutions that benefit society.
Why participate?
Tailored
coaching
Tailored
coaching
The team will provide hands-on guidance (technical, commercial, and administrative) on the ESA and BELSPO processes to companies submitting applications for BASS funding
Launch your
business
Launch your
business
Make products that integrate space assets into commercially viable solutions with the help of the ESA BASS Programme
Access
to clusters
Access
to clusters
Being part of the BASS Programme gives you access to a plethora of stakeholders (alumni companies, ESA officials, BELSPO, beneficiaries, service providers, application developers, etc.)
Equity-free
funding opportunity
Equity-free
funding opportunity
Being part of the BASS Programme gives you access to a plethora of stakeholders (alumni companies, ESA officials, BELSPO, beneficiaries, service providers, application developers, etc.)
Notable alumni from the programme!
The ESA BASS program provided Epic Blue, as a mission-critical application vendor, a low-barrier entry to leverage space assets to enrich our value proposition while also forging relationships with key space stakeholders in Belgium and Europe.
News
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Upcoming activities
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Tenders
Open Calls (Direct Negotiation)
Open calls are open all year long and generally do not have a specific thematic. Companies can propose services/ applications in any sector. Proposals are assessed on their own merit on a case-by-case basis
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Competitive Calls
Competitive calls are focused on imposed problems/opportunities identified by ESA. These calls are not permanently open. Instead, all proposals are received during a given period and are all assessed at the same time against one another.
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Kick start activities
Focused on start-ups and SMEs, Kick-start calls have as objective to facilitate and accelerate the application process for a feasibility study. In essence, these calls are a small competitive call with rapid review times.
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Supported by
(The European Space Agency)
&
(Belgian Science Policy Office)