Find your next
space grant
in minutes
VIRA is the AI assistant that matches space startups with funding opportunities, analyzes requirements, and guides your applications.
We're in active beta — the core platform is live and usable, new features ship weekly. Expect rough edges; send feedback to info@vira.space.
Space funding is fragmented and hard to navigate
Space startups waste hundreds of hours searching scattered databases, deciphering eligibility criteria, and preparing documentation for grants they might not even qualify for.
Your AI co-pilot for space funding
From finding the right tender to submitting a full proposal — one platform, four stages, all live.
Discover
Swipe through 256+ ESA, Horizon Europe and EIC tenders. Ask VIRA anything about eligibility, deadlines or documentation — answers grounded in tender context.
Write
Brainstorm ideas, then draft a full proposal in 48 hours — scope, budget and timeline generated. Upload any tender PDF for instant AI breakdown.
Track
10-stage pipeline from Draft to Submitted. Email alerts 7, 3 and 1 day before every deadline. Never miss a call again.
Progress
XP, 7 levels, 19 achievements, streaks and a public leaderboard. Invite founders to earn bonus XP and climb faster.
From description to funding in 4 simple steps
Describe
Tell us about your project using natural language input — who you are and what you need.
Find & Select
Get a list of most relevant funding options with brief summaries. Choose one for a detailed description.
Get Steps & Support
Receive a list of steps, required documents, and legal & application consultants in your area.
Apply & Get Funding
Get detailed application guidance and submit your application with confidence.
Built specifically for the space economy
While generic grant platforms exist, none understand the unique landscape of space industry funding.
| VIRA | Generic Platforms | Manual Search | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space-specific funding data | ✓ | ✗ | Partial |
| AI-powered matching | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat-based assistance | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Documentation guidance | ✓ | Limited | ✗ |
| ESA, NASA, EU programs | ✓ | Partial | Partial |
| Time to first match | < 5 min | Hours | Days / weeks |
Growing smarter with every launch
VIRA continuously evolves. Our AI improves with every interaction, and we're building new capabilities for the full funding lifecycle.
Gaining momentum with key industry players
Unlocking the multi-billion Euro space innovation market
The global space economy is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $630 billion in 2023 — a 9% CAGR. VIRA.space provides the critical infrastructure to accelerate space industry growth and innovation.
Start free. Scale when you're ready.
Every tier includes the full tender discovery. Higher tiers unlock AI proposals, team seats, and priority support.
- ✓ Browse European space tenders
- ✓ Save up to 5 favorites
- ✓ 1 project profile
- ✓ 10 matched swipes / day
- ✓ Unlimited swipes + alignment score
- ✓ 3 project profiles
- ✓ AI Grant Writer (5 proposals/mo)
- ✓ Directory filters + messaging
- ✓ 5 team seats, shared projects
- ✓ Unlimited AI proposals + budget
- ✓ Application tracker with tasks
- ✓ Deadline email + Slack alerts
- ✓ Priority support (24h)
- ✓ Unlimited seats across org
- ✓ Consortium-building workspace
- ✓ Custom tender alerts
- ✓ Dedicated success manager
- ✓ API access + SSO (SAML/OIDC)
Energy refills, XP boosts, AI-week passes and cosmetic unlocks — one-time purchases on top of any plan.
Ready to find funding for your space venture?
Join VIRA today. Answer a few questions and let AI find the best opportunities for you.
Let's Start →No credit card required. Free to explore.