Funding Opportunities for Space Tech and Data
One of the key objectives of Groundstation.Space is to share funding opportunities for space technology and space data companies in applications on Earth, and for industry sectors to find funding where space technology or space data may help find solutions.
Groundstation.Space acts as an intermediary between space and Earth! We connect businesses in space with businesses, investors, funds and grants on Earth. Contact us to find out more!
Latest Funding Opportunities
Understanding the European Defence Fund: how it works and how to get involved
The European Defence Fund (EDF) is one of the main EU programmes supporting research and development in the defence sector. For companies, research organisations and
Dutch organisations involved in FIERCE and what they offer SMEs
Several organisations based in the Netherlands are involved in the EU-funded FIERCE programme. They support SMEs that want to explore, develop, or scale green solutions
Make it with Space – New scheme opened to bridge the gap between supply and demand
Source: EUSPA EUSPA is a strong supporter of the EU Space downstream market, having invested heavily in the development of space-based solutions that use the data
European Defence Fund Adopts 2026 Work Programme with €1 Billion Investment
On 17 December 2025, the Commission adopted the European Defence Fund’s 2026 Annual Work Programme, earmarking €1 billion for collaborative research and development (R&D) in the field of defence. The EDF Work Programme 2026 addresses 31 call
Commission invests €14 billion through Horizon Europe to boost global research and innovation leadership
European Commission press release, published on 11 December 2025Source: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_3022 Today, the European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14
Groundstation.space joins the FIERCE project as Innovation Intermediary to support SMEs in using space data for sustainability
Groundstation.space is joining the EU-funded FIERCE project as one of its Innovation Intermediaries. FIERCE focuses on helping European SMEs explore and adopt space data solutions
Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Workshop Created Space for Sharing Tools, Challenges, and Solutions (List of Funding Opportunities Included)
On 3 July 2025, dotSPACE and Reefy co-hosted a hands-on Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Workshop at Buccaneer Delft. The event brought together experts in ecology, engineering,
Airbus Foundation Call for Projects: Harnessing Aerospace for Climate Resilience on Land and Water (Deadline: 2 May)
The Airbus Foundation, in partnership with the Solar Impulse Foundation and Space4Good, is calling for projects that leverage aerospace capabilities such as satellite imagery and
European Satellite Data to Create More Resilient and Sustainable Cities: €2.87M Call for Innovation
The EU-funded SPACE4Cities project is offering €2.87 million to develop innovative solutions using satellite applications to make the cities more future-proof. This initiative aims to
Healthy Soils by 2030: Horizon Europe Funding towards A Soil Deal for Europe
Soil forms the foundation of life on Earth. It nurtures crops to form the foundations of our food systems, it filters our waters, and it
