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KICK-START ACCESS BASS - OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Open call · deadline 2026-10-30 (71 days left at last rebuild).
| Reference | AO-6-60021 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Call for Proposals |
| Status | open |
| Closing date | 2026-10-30 |
| Indicative budget | KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
What this call is about
What it funds: Kick-start Activities are short feasibility studies that allow teams to explore new service and application concepts utilizing space capabilities. Successful activities may receive follow-up support for commercialization. Who can apply: Not specified in the published call.
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 AO-6-60021?
The listed closing date is 2026-10-30. Always verify on the official programme page — deadlines can shift.
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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