Navigating EU Funding Opportunities for Space Research and Innovation: A Horizon Europe Guide

This guide outlines EU research and innovation funding opportunities for the space domain, helping researchers and entrepreneurs take ideas from concept to market.

The document covers major funding programs organized by Technology Readiness Levels. The European Innovation Council provides three pathways: EIC Pathfinder for high-risk breakthrough research, EIC Transition for technology maturation, and EIC Accelerator for developing innovations. The European Research Council offers grants for researchers at different career stages, from Starting Grants for early-career scientists to Advanced Grants for established researchers and Synergy Grants for collaborative projects.