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CASSINI Challenges 2026 is a grant from the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) that funds European space entrepreneurs developing commercial solutions powered by EU Space data and technology. The competition awards 12 winners a prize of EUR 100,000 each to accelerate growth of ventures leveraging Galileo, Copernicus, Space Situational Awareness/Space Surveillance and Tracking (SSA/SST), or GOVSATCOM infrastructure.
Eligible applicants include SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs whose solutions demonstrate a minimum Technology Readiness Level of 5 and Commercial Readiness Level of 4. Applications cover both upstream infrastructure and downstream applications that create real-world impact using EU Space assets. The submission deadline is March 26, 2026.
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CASSINI Challenges 2026 | EU Agency for the Space Programme Got a space-powered idea? Upstream or downstream? Show it to the world.
Win up to €100,000 in the CASSINI challenges. Use space technology to create impact on Earth - and beyond. CASSINI Challenges is the ultimate launchpad for space entrepreneurs.
Whether you are building upstream infrastructure or downstream applications, we help you turn EU Space data and assets (Galileo, Copernicus, SSA /SST, or GOVSATCOM ) into commercial successes. Across several successful editions, we’ve already fueled 149 winners. Now, it’s your turn.
Solve real-world challenges, secure strategic funding, and lead the next wave of European space innovation. Ready to scale? Apply today.
CASSINI CHALLENGES - Turn Space Technology into Opportunity Use EU Space data or technology to solve global challenges. Leverage Galileo, Copernicus, SSA /SST, or GOVSATCOM to enhance the EU Space Programme and prove commercial potential. Learn more .
12 winners get a €100,000 prize award to accelerate their growth. We reward technological excellence and proven commercial readiness. The MVP requires a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) ≥ 5 and a minimum Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) ≥ 4.
Learn more . Turn your idea into a successful space business with CASSINI. Join a community that helps entrepreneurs connect with investors, events, and real opportunities across the space sector.
Learn more . April-May 2026 (estimated) CASSINI Challenges Information Webinars Slides - CASSINI Challenges 2026 Information Webinar Deadline for the submission of applications Award ceremony at CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days in Prague 2024 winners 2023 winners 2022 winners Please carefully read the competition's Rules. The document includes the competition’s objective, eligibility, exclusion, and award criteria among other key details.
Clarification Note #1 - CASSINI Challenges 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Solutions must leverage EU Space data or technology (Galileo, Copernicus, SSA/SST, or GOVSATCOM) with minimum TRL ≥ 5 and CRL ≥ 4; open to SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
CASSINI Challenges 2026 is funded by EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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