PROGRAMMES
Programme Type
Funding programme
Origin
European (European)
European
Duration
-
STRIA Roadmaps
Overview
Background & Policy context
In the last 20 years, Europe has become a technology pioneer through applications such as the Earth Observation and Galileo. Europe has invested in the exploration of space with costeffective missions and supported collaborative initiatives with the European Space Agency securing its strategic role in this domain.
Strategic Objectives
Through FP7, the EU financed research and development activities to:
- Develop space-based applications for European Society, in particular 'Copernicus' - the EU's flagship space programme (formerly known as the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security - GMES)
- Strengthen space 'foundations' such as space science and exploration, space transportation, and space technology, whilst also working together with the European Space Agency (ESA) and other European, national, or regional entities
- Support cooperation with specific countries such as Russia, Ukraine, China, or African countries
- Support research that benefits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and develop studies in certain policy areas (so-called "cross-cutting activities").
Funding
Institution Type
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Total Budget
EUR 1430 million
Projects covered
6 projects have benn covered so far:
Contact
Name
N/A
Organisation
European Commission - GROWTH
City
Brussels
Country
Organisation Website
Programme Website