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ESA BIC Open Call
Open call · rolling / continuous submission.
| Reference | esa-bic-open-call |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | grant |
| Status | open |
| Last updated | 2026-09-04 |
What this call is about
This grant supports space-related start-ups by providing equity-free funding and mentoring for product and intellectual property development. If you're a start-up based in one of the 27 participating European countries, you could receive up to €60,000 and two years of guidance.
Is your startup eligible for this call? VIRA checks the full requirements against your profile in minutes — country, entity type, TRL, consortium rules — and drafts your application package with AI.
Check my eligibility free →Frequently asked
When is the deadline for esa-bic-open-call?
No fixed deadline is listed — the call appears to accept rolling or continuous submissions. Verify on the official programme page.
How do I check if my startup is eligible?
Eligibility depends on country, entity type, team size and technology readiness (TRL). VIRA.space (Virtual Innovation Research Assistant) runs a free structured eligibility check against the full call requirements — this page shows only a teaser summary.
Where is the official call published?
The authoritative source is the issuing programme's portal: official call page. VIRA links every tracked tender back to its origin.
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The European space funding calls that are open right now — ESA, Horizon Europe and national programmes — by email, then once a week as new ones open. Confirm your address and the first one is on its way.