The European Union supports the development and ambition of the European Union's space capacities and has a variety of financing instruments to support research, development and innovation in space, which includes the Cassini programme, Horizon Europe and other mechanisms.
The organisations registered in Latvia are qualified for the all opportunities listed below.
Under the pillar II of Horizon Europe, Cluster 4 focuses on Digital, Industry and Space, aiming to deliver on the following 6 Destinations aligned with the Strategic Plan:
Latvian Council of Science (National Contact Point) provides for Latvian organisations consultations on Horizon Europe space calls and support in applications. Direct contact: Ingrīda Lavrinoviča, ingrida.lavrinovica@lzp.gov.lv. For more information, please refer to the Latvian Council of Science website here.
Cluster 4: "Digital, Industry and Space" info day will take place online from 13th to 14th May. More information and draft agenda is available on European Commission webpage.
The next call for applications has not yet opened.
Extra opportunities and information: European Commission's Funding & tender opportunities.
Cassini is the European Union's (EU) initiative to support entrepreneurship in space-related businesses across the EU. The CASSINI was launched in launched on 25 January 2022 and will deploy a €1 billion investment to boost space companies in the EU in the next seven years.
The initiative is tailored to meet the needs of companies in different growth stages from seed to mid-caps. Both companies developing space technology and those marketing digital applications can benefit.
Actions that have been launched and are open for application will be published on cassini.eu.
