Open
ESA BIC UK
Open call · rolling / continuous submission.
| Reference | esa-bic-uk |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | accelerator |
| Status | open |
| Last updated | 2026-08-31 |
What this call is about
This grant funds €60,000 in equity-free funding for startups in the space and deep tech sectors, along with a two-year incubation period that includes mentoring and access to expertise. To apply, you need to be based in Great Britain.
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-uk?
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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