What are open calls?
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.
Who is it for?
Open calls are open for proposals from SMEs, non-SMEs and research institutes.
What is the available budget?
Available budget for open calls is dependent on the type project and the size of the company. It can reach up to € 750k.
What kind of projects?
Both feasibility studies and demonstrator projects fall within the scope of open calls.
What are the application steps for open calls?
What are the funding schemes for open calls?
The ESA Business Applications Programme provides the opportunity to co-fund a company’s activity to a certain extent, depending on the company size and the type of project that is envisaged.
What are the type of projects you can start with?
The ESA BASS programme supports 2 types of calls in either kick-start-, feasibility study-, or demonstrator project stages.
