EU Grants for Space

Discover EU funding opportunities and grant programmes for the space sector. Browse open and forthcoming calls from Horizon Europe and other European Commission initiatives.

Showing 30 of 181 grant calls

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Innovative space-based applications enhancing capabilities for a resilient Europe

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:February 24, 2026
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Space Data Economy

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:February 24, 2026
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advanced packaging of chiplets and heterogeneous integration in Europe

DIGITAL JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:February 25, 2026
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Health: Data ingestion capacities and data services for the European Genomic Data Infrastructure in the European Health Data Space: data tools

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Data Space for Manufacturing

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€9 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Consolidation of the Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs with reinforced AI focus)

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€79 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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European Digital Media Observatory Hubs

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Completion of the initial Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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ELEVATE: European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€7 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Health: Data ingestion capacities and data services for the European Genomic Data Infrastructure in the European Health Data Space: data storage and processing capacity

DIGITAL Grants for Procurement

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Deployment of cutting-edge multi-modal AI-based solutions in medical imaging

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Upskilling and reskilling

PPPA Project Grants

Budget:€1 600 000
Deadline:March 4, 2026
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European Startup and Scaleup Hubs pilot

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:March 10, 2026
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Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills (implementing the ‘Blueprint')

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€67 000 000
Deadline:March 10, 2026
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Pillar IV: Advancing Knowledge for ERA

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:March 12, 2026
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Pillar III: Science comes to town 2028

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:March 12, 2026
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A European Benchmarking Framework for hybrid quantum-classical computing

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:March 24, 2026
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A European HPC-centric Benchmark Framework

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:March 24, 2026
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Regional Cable Hubs

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:March 31, 2026
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Energy-efficient software-defined EVs (2ZERO Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€21 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
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Large-scale demonstration of Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD BEV) towards long-haul logistics operations (2ZERO Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€21 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
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Safety of renewable low and zero-carbon waterborne fuels in port areas: risk assessment, regulatory framework, and guidelines for safe bunkering, handling and storage (ZEWT partnership)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€21 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
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Living labs to enhance soil health in Alpine and Atlantic biogeographical regions

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€24 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
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Green Transition Food Processing Africa

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€11 800 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
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Towards the water infrastructures of the future

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€11 800 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
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Closing knowledge gaps on Earth system science in support of global and regional assessments and climate policy

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€45 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
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Next generation climate monitoring and related capabilities

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€16 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
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Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
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Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (AI/Data/Robotics Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
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Grand Challenge on Quantum Sensors for Inertial Navigation

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Space EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Space sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.
Applying for EU grants in the Space sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
EU grants for the Space sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.
Eligibility for Space EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.