Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence

Di cosa tratta questo bando?

The call funds one research and innovation action that matures critical EEE components for space missions, reducing EU dependence on non-EU suppliers and export-controlled technologies.

Cosa finanzia questo bando?

Scope

The topic funds development projects that mature critical electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components for space, in order to reduce dependence on sources outside the EU and to build a long-term, sustainable supply chain.

Supply chain requirements

• The supply chain should preferably be built fully in the EU
• Where this is only partly possible, services procured outside the EU must keep the supply chain trustworthy and free from non-EU export controls; this case needs the approval of the granting authority
• The list of relevant components will be based on strategic institutional programme needs, input from European stakeholders and the EU Observatory of Critical Technologies

Expected outcomes

Less dependence on non-EU critical space EEE components, unrestricted access to such components for EU space missions, resilient supply chains, competitive products matching or exceeding non-EU performance, and new opportunities for manufacturers.

Other conditions

Collaboration between European non-space and space industries should be enhanced. Activities should complement national and European space agency activities, and the proposal should explain how. Activities are expected to reach TRL 6 (ISO 16290:2013).

Quando scade il bando?

2 settembre 2027 (301 giorni)

2 September 2027. Single-stage submission; planned opening date 9 March 2027.