{"id":3729,"date":"2020-02-21T10:18:32","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T10:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=3729"},"modified":"2020-03-10T15:11:45","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T15:11:45","slug":"european-space-agencys-business-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/european-space-agencys-business-applications\/3729\/","title":{"rendered":"New funding for businesses utilising innovative space technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Space Agency\u2019s Space Solutions has offered funding to businesses who are using innovative space technologies.<\/h2>\n

The European Space Agency\u2019s Space Solutions (ESA BA<\/a>) aims to offer essential funding to businesses utilising innovative space technology<\/a> and having already invested \u20ac200m in over 500 businesses, they\u2019re on the lookout for their next collaboration.<\/p>\n

Business that use space technologies to transform life on Earth have been encouraged to apply for the ESA BA programme.<\/p>\n

How to apply for funding<\/h3>\n

There are two ways to get involved in this programme: either businesses can submit their ideas on any topic at any time, or they can respond to ESA BA\u2019s call for businesses working on specific themes.<\/p>\n

ESA BA are specifically looking to invest in businesses using human spaceflight technology, satellite communication and navigation, Earth observation and space weather.<\/p>\n

Chosen businesses will then receive zero-equity funding of 60,000 to 2 million euros per activity, an ESA consultant, technical and commercial guidance, access to a network of partners and credibility from the ESA brand.<\/p>\n

What can businesses expect to receive?<\/h3>\n

Successful applicants of the ESA BA programme can expect to receive:<\/p>\n