Call: European Low-Cost Space Launch

Call
European Low-Cost Space Launch
Type of Fund
Action programme
Description of programme
Horizon Prizes are challenge prizes (also known as 'inducement' prizes) which offer a cash reward to whoever can most effectively meet a defined challenge. They act as an incentive for innovation. They prescribe the goal but not who the innovator should be or how the goal should be achieved.
Description of call
Applicants for this Horizon Prize should develop a European solution for launching satellites into Low-Earth-Orbit that is technologically non-dependent. This could enable dedicated low-cost launches with committed schedule and orbit. Proposals need to be innovative, implementable, commercially viable and affordable in development. Furthermore, a holistic approach is required that explores possibilities beyond existing solutions. The solution will support Europe's access to space and thereby offer advantages for European companies, SMEs, universities and research centres.
Thematic Focus
Innovation, Research, Technologies
Funding area
EU Member States
Albania / Shqipëria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iceland / Ísland
Moldova
Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора
North Macedonia / Северна Македонија
Norway / Norge
Serbia / Сpбија
Switzerland / Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera
Turkey / Türkiye
Ukraine / Україна Oukraïna
Others
Origin of Applicant
EU Member States
Albania / Shqipëria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iceland / Ísland
Moldova
Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора
North Macedonia / Северна Македонија
Norway / Norge
Serbia / Сpбија
Switzerland / Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera
Turkey / Türkiye
Ukraine / Україна Oukraïna
Others
Eligible applicants
Education and Training Centres, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, Research Institution, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, International Organization, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, SMEs (between 10 and 249 employees), Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees), NGO / NPO, Public Services, Other, National Government, Start Up Company, University, Association, Enterprise (more than 250 employees or not defined)
Call opens
Call closes
Financial details
Prize amount: 10 million €
Type of Funding
Prizes
Submission
Online via the Participant Portal
Contact Details
Link to the National Contact Point Finder.