The Arctic Phi-lab is part of ESA’s Phi-labNET - a network composed of several different Phi-labs in ESA Member States funded through ESA’s Innovate Element in the ScaleUp Programme. The objective is to create a dynamic network of Phi-labs across Europe focusing on delivering innovation, reducing the time-to-market and with potential to disrupt and transform markets.
In Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services is responsible for managing the Arctic Phi-Lab on behalf of the local Arctic Phi-Lab partners now including UiT, NORCE, Norinnova and Akvaplan-niva.
The Arctic Phi-Lab encourage potential bidders to contact the Phi-Lab early in the preparation phase to obtain support and advice on how to prepare your proposal most successfully.
A comprehensive package of support to research teams
The Arctic Phi-Lab offers a comprehensive package of support to research teams selected, including access to and use of Phi-Lab laboratories, equipment, innovation seed funding, technical support, business coaching, and legal/IPR advice.
The focus of the Arctic Phi-Lab is innovative research and development related to satellite-based technologies, products and/or services with an Arctic focus. The activities shall foster innovative capabilities for operational information systems and services, new space-borne sensors and platforms, and generate information products which are complementary to existing commercial and institutional space programs, e.g. Copernicus.
The Arctic Phi-Lab hereby invites you to submit your application in response to the Arctic Phi-Lab open call invitation. The invitation provides an introduction to the application and evaluation process and contains references to the templates that should be used when applying.
This first Open Call deadline is October 31. 2024 at 15.00 CET. Proposal submitted after the closing date may be considered for a later open call. It is expected that the evaluation process will take approximately one month.