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The European Commission has adopted a €1.5 billion multiannual work programme for 2026‑2027 under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The programme aims to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience, and readiness of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB)...

A new procurement opportunity has been launched by EUSPA, aiming to accelerate the commercial uptake of EU Space solutions and bridge the gap between innovation and market demand. Bridging the “Last Mile” to Market Managed by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), the...

Fundamental Elements, led by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), is an EU R&D funding initiative designed to accelerate the development of advanced EGNSS-enabled chipsets, receivers and antennas, vital components for positioning, navigation and timing technologies across...

The downstream space sector is evolving fast. Organisations are constantly reassessing the skills needed to make the most of space-based data. To support this, the SpaceSUITE project is running two short surveys to hear directly from professionals working with Earth observation, GNSS, SatCom, and...

Space Y is pleased to support the Final Event of the ASTRAIOS project, titled “Towards a Skilled Europe for Space Innovation,” taking place on the 1st of December 2025 at the Okko Hotel Paris Gare de l’Est in Paris, as well as online. This hybrid event will bring together project partners,...

The European Union’s Global Gateway aims to build strong, sustainable connections worldwide in digital, energy, transport, health, education, and research. At the core of its digital dimension is the Digital for Development Hub, a platform designed to turn this vision into global action. The...

As part of the EU Global Gateway strategy, the Africa–EU Space Partnership Programme strengthens collaboration between the European Union and Africa in the field of space technologies, services, and applications. By promoting the use of space-based data and enhancing the capabilities of...

The European Commission has launched the 2025 Horizon Europe Space Research Call under Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, with a total budget of €139 million. Open until 25 September 2025, the call is designed to support research and innovation across the entire European space value chain,...

Through a call addressed to the members of the Expert Group on Policies & Programmes relevant to EU Space, Defence and Aeronautics Industry, Space Y was invited by DG DEFIS to respond to the call for commitments “Transition pathway for the aerospace ecosystem”. The update of the EU...

DIVERIS is a new initiative from the European Commission to promote diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities within the Space and Defence industries. By bringing together key stakeholders, DIVERIS aims to break down barriers, drive innovation, and create a more inclusive sector. On 29th...