ESA Phi-Lab Finland's call is now open!

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ESA Phi-Lab Finland is offering 4.4 M€ of space-related funding and support for geospatial innovation projects between 2025 and 2030. For this year, the first application cutoff is 23:59 on the 1st of June 2025.
Open Call for ESA Phi-Lab Finland - Aalto Startup Center

We welcome to the program startups, SME’s and all larger industries to apply for ESA Phi-Lab Finland funding. Participation in the Open Call is open to all legal entities established within Finland.

Please read through the frequently asked questions on their website before reaching out with any inquiries. For further information, you’re welcome to register for the webinar on April 29th or join the info session at A Grid on May 7th.

ESA Phi-Lab Finland is offering 4.4 M€ of space-related funding and support for geospatial innovation projects between 2025 and 2030. The first cutoff day is June 1st, 2025 and be sure to request the application documents before that date.

The call is now open for application document requests. To receive the documents, please email at esaphilabfinland@aalto.fi

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