ESA Phi-Lab Austria Satellite
ESA PHI-LAB AUSTRIA

The competence center for commercialisation of space upstream technologies

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Vienna International Airport

We focus on ideas related to the industrialisation of innovative upstream hardware and software

We support projects that develop and industrialise innovative technologies -

always with a strong focus on the emerging New Space market.

Our services are

Funding
Our available innovation seed funds per project ranges from
€ 200k up to € 500k

Support & Coaching

Support & Coaching
We offer comprehensive support in the areas of technology, business, IP and sustainability

Workspace

Workspace
Use our workspace for free and profit from special offers of Vienna AirportCity Office Park

Access

Access
Gain access to modern laboratories, makerspaces and other specialised facilities

Network

Network
Benefit from our large network and establish valuable contacts with our partners

Learn more about our Support & Coaching offer

More details

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Your application

The application is open to enterprises, research organisations and startups (legal entities or consortiums registered in Austria or delivering a clear benefit to Austria).

  1. 1

    Check the requirements

    Please make sure that your project fulfills the requirements of our call. Download the documents Open Call Invitation and Draft Research Contract and check the FAQ for more information.

  2. 2

    Benefit from our pre-proposal support

    You are welcome to take benefit of our optional pre-proposal support. Download, fill out, and send the document Pre-Proposal Application to esaphilab@accent.at approximately six weeks before the submission deadline. We will be happy to clarify your questions.

  3. 3

    Apply for our program

    Download the document Research Proposal Application, fill it out and submit it here before the deadline.

  4. 4

    Evaluation process

    After the submission deadline, the proposals will be evaluated by the board of ESA Phi-Lab Austria. The project presentations to the board will take place a few weeks after the evaluation.