Space Critical Equipment and Related Technologies for EU non-dependence – Chip Scale Atomic Clocks and Solar Cells
Horizon Europe Cluster 4 2025 – Destination “Open strategic autonomy in developing, deploying and using global space-based infrastructures, services, applications and data”
€3.5M - €4.0M
25/09/2025
Non-profit, Private Business, Research Institution, Public Institution
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What is the Space Critical Equipment and Related Technologies for EU non-dependence – Chip Scale Atomic Clocks and Solar Cells Call?
Expected Outcomes
• Unrestricted access to critical space equipment and technologies for EU space missions
• Regained or developed independent capacity to operate in space via resilient, export-control-free supply chains
• Enhanced competitiveness through products and capabilities matching or exceeding non-EU performance, enabling global competitiveness
• New opportunities for EU manufacturers by reducing reliance on non-EU export-restricted technologies
Scope Requirements
• Supply chain must be fully EU-based or, if partially non-EU, ensure the overall chain remains free of export-control vulnerabilities
• Demonstrate that the supply chain and final product are not subject to legal export restrictions (ITAR, EAR, or equivalent)
• Describe the technology development process established in the consortium to avoid non-EU export restrictions and assess supply-chain vulnerabilities
• Provide a high-level breakdown of the space-equipment supply chain to be used
• Identify any part of the supply chain affected by non-EU export controls and propose mitigation measures
• Include specific work-plan tasks and deliverables (confidential) due within 6 months, as detailed under Call Activities
• Ensure activities are complementary to existing national/EU initiatives, with clear description of complementarity
• Proposals must not include entities established in ineligible countries; any controlled by non-eligible states require approved guarantees
Special Conditions
• Entities controlled (directly/indirectly) by non-eligible countries may participate only with guarantees approved by their country of establishment
• Entities assessed as high-risk suppliers (e.g. under communications restrictions) cannot submit guarantees
• Projects using satellite-based EO/positioning data must utilise Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS services
• Confidential deliverables to DG-DEFIS and HaDEA within 6 months of start
• For up to four years post-project, beneficiaries must ensure supply and availability of developed products/processes to any EU entity at fair, reasonable market conditions without export restrictions
• Any intended transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results must be notified beforehand; the granting authority may object up to four years after project end
• Gender dimension integration is not relevant for this topic
Open from: 22/05/2025
Deadline:25/09/2025
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