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ESA Phi-Lab Ireland
An Irish and European Platform for Next Generation Space-optimised Hardware

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
FOR A NEW SPACE AGE
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland is a structured “under the one roof” platform designed to accelerate companies on their space-optimised technology development cycle. ESA Phi-Lab Ireland covers the full lifecycle from materials development and characterisation, to design and large-scale manufacturing. ESA Phi-Lab Ireland welcomes industrial-focused research into ground-breaking advanced materials and manufacturing for next-generation space-optimised hardware with high commercial potential.
Funding
ESA Innovation Seed Funding (equity-free) up-to €400K per project to finance your disruptive upstream space innovation/technology 🚀
Access
Access to €1M+ State-of-the-Art Facilities and Equipment at IMR and AMBER to accelerate your projects development life-cycle to high TRLs 🤖
Support & Coaching
Receive extensive in-project coaching, mentorship, and supports to develop clear market alignment and scaling potential 💶
As part of the ESA Phi-LabNET, ESA Phi-Lab Ireland can make the connections that will accelerate the future of space through transformative innovation – boosting Europe´s competitiveness, sovereignty, and leadership in the global space economy.
OPEN CALL 2 - INFO SOON
The ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Open Call 2 will launch in early 2026!
Please click the Apply Now button at that time for more information, access to the Application Documentation, and information on how to benefit from our Pre-Proposal Guidance opportunity.
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland
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