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.

500+
Funding Programs
24/7
AI Assistance
<5 min
To First Match
VIRA Astronaut

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.

📈
Informational Overload
Startups in the space sector often find funding pathways convoluted and inaccessible.
🔌
Outdated Systems
Space agencies, universities, and teams spend countless hours navigating outdated systems, resulting in missed opportunities.
🔒
Accessibility Issues
No streamlined process for accessing grants and contests in the space economy despite an overload of information.
🛠
Overcomplicated Requirements
Even if a startup finds funding, it's hard to understand and follow the required procedures.

Your AI co-pilot for space funding

From finding the right tender to submitting a full proposal — one platform, four stages, all live.

Live

Discover

Swipe through 256+ ESA, Horizon Europe and EIC tenders. Ask VIRA anything about eligibility, deadlines or documentation — answers grounded in tender context.

Live

Write

Brainstorm ideas, then draft a full proposal in 48 hours — scope, budget and timeline generated. Upload any tender PDF for instant AI breakdown.

Live

Track

10-stage pipeline from Draft to Submitted. Email alerts 7, 3 and 1 day before every deadline. Never miss a call again.

Live

Progress

XP, 7 levels, 19 achievements, streaks and a public leaderboard. Invite founders to earn bonus XP and climb faster.

Fed by ESA eStar and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. 256+ tenders in base, 200 AI-enriched. Autonomous crawler expanding to EIC, EIF, ESA BIC and national agencies.

From description to funding in 4 simple steps

01

Describe

Tell us about your project using natural language input — who you are and what you need.

02

Find & Select

Get a list of most relevant funding options with brief summaries. Choose one for a detailed description.

03

Get Steps & Support

Receive a list of steps, required documents, and legal & application consultants in your area.

04

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.

Live Now
Swipe-first tender discovery — 256+ ESA / Horizon Europe / EIC opportunities
AI Grant Writer — draft proposals in 48 hours, not 6 weeks
AI Chat Assistant — funding Q&A with tender context
Deadline Calendar — 72-hour reminders, never miss a call
Gamification — XP, streaks, achievements, leaderboard
Coming Q3 2026
Consortium Builder — match with partners across EU in 2 weeks
Weekly Digest — personalised tender alerts by email
Voice Interaction — speak with VIRA hands-free
Document AI Review — proposal feedback before submit
Future
Team workspaces — collaborate on applications
Application auto-fill — pre-populate EU forms
Accelerator white-label — branded VIRA for ESA BIC / incubators
Extended coverage — EDF, national space agencies, EIF

Gaining momentum with key industry players

$1.8T
Space economy by 2035
ESA-STAR
Access to ESA procurement
Web Summit
Featured startup 2024
Partnerships & Collaborations
Higher education institutions
AI, space economy & fundraising experts
1 Professional association
Backed by
Space Tech Gateway sp. z o.o. (Pre-seed)
Microsoft for Startups (Azure grant)
Technology Incubator Krakow Technology Park
Startup Reaktor — Go-To-Market Accelerator

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.

$630B
Space economy 2023
$1.8T
Projected by 2035
9%
CAGR 2023–2035
EU
Initial target market

Start free. Scale when you're ready.

Every tier includes the full tender discovery. Higher tiers unlock AI proposals, team seats, and priority support.

Cadet
Free forever — get started
Free
  • ✓ Browse European space tenders
  • ✓ Save up to 5 favorites
  • ✓ 1 project profile
  • ✓ 10 matched swipes / day
Get Started
Mission Pass
For solo founders & students
€9.99 /mo
or €89/year — save 26%
  • ✓ Unlimited swipes + alignment score
  • ✓ 3 project profiles
  • ✓ AI Grant Writer (5 proposals/mo)
  • ✓ Directory filters + messaging
Student? Annual plan €4.99/mo with .edu proof.
Upgrade to Pass
Mission Crew
For startup teams (2–5 seats)
€39 /mo
or €350/year — save 25%
  • ✓ 5 team seats, shared projects
  • ✓ Unlimited AI proposals + budget
  • ✓ Application tracker with tasks
  • ✓ Deadline email + Slack alerts
  • ✓ Priority support (24h)
Upgrade to Crew
Space Pioneer
For institutions & consortia
€199 /year
Annual only
  • ✓ Unlimited seats across org
  • ✓ Consortium-building workspace
  • ✓ Custom tender alerts
  • ✓ Dedicated success manager
  • ✓ API access + SSO (SAML/OIDC)
Upgrade to Pioneer
Add-ons & Store

Energy refills, XP boosts, AI-week passes and cosmetic unlocks — one-time purchases on top of any plan.

All prices ex. VAT. Secure payments via Paddle. Cancel anytime.

Ready to find funding for your space venture?

Join VIRA today. Answer a few questions and let AI find the best opportunities for you.

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