The goal of BASS Funding is to support the development of commercially successful space-based business applications in Europe, by providing funding, technical and business support for entrepreneurs. Businesses from any sector can apply to ESA Business Applications' Open Calls at any time, and in addition there are thematic calls launched throughout the year targeting specific focus areas, with a time-limited application period.
Following the implementation of ACCESS in late 2025, new BASS Funding Calls will start being published from January 2026 - you can find all live Funding Calls here on this page. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up-to-date of up-coming funding opportunities and related webinars.
How much funding is available?
A fixed co-funding rate is defined for each proposal, based on consideration of the risks and maturity of the target market.
100% funding is only available where the product or service addresses public or institutional needs, or for conceptual future technologies where there is no established market.
Find out more about how much funding is available by clicking through to the funding opportunity you are interested in the grid below.