EDF-2025-DA-SPACE-SBISR
European Defence Fund (EDF)
Total budget: 66000000.0
Duration: Until project completion, with a submission deadline of 2025-10-16
To develop a space-based ISR constellation to enhance European defense capabilities.
To create an affordable constellation of small satellites with innovative sensor payloads.
EU Member States
EDF Associated Countries
Defense industry stakeholders
Eligible organization types: government, education, nonprofit, business, individual
Must be a legal entity established in an EU Member State or EDF Associated Country.
Eligible countries include all EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
No geographic limitations specified.
Focus on developing a constellation of small satellites for ISR applications.
Proposals must cover the development of the overall system including space and ground segments.
Total budget for the call is 66000000.0.
Funding rates vary based on the type of activity.
Submission deadline: 2025-10-16.
Proposals must demonstrate timely delivery of ISR capabilities.
Projects must be supported by at least two Member States or EDF Associated Countries.
Detailed project proposal including technical specifications and budget.
Compliance with military and civilian standards.
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, feasibility, and alignment with EDF objectives.
Evaluation period will follow the submission deadline.
Priority given to projects demonstrating collaboration between multiple Member States.
Proposals must address the integration of various sensor payloads.
Must demonstrate a scalable architecture for the satellite constellation.
Achieving high performance payloads compatible with small satellites.
Ensuring timely data sharing and operational responsiveness.
Projects should align with ongoing EU Space programme initiatives.
Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may enhance proposal competitiveness.
Strong collaboration among EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
Innovative technical solutions for ISR capabilities.
Underestimating the complexity of integrating multiple sensor types.
Failing to meet the submission deadline.
Engage with potential partners early in the proposal process.
Ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements.
Highlight unique technological innovations in proposals.
Demonstrate clear benefits to EU defense capabilities.