Timeline for the 2nd GALACTICA open call:
Evaluation period: April 2022
Notification of funded proposals: April-May 2022
Agreement signature date: May 2022
Expected starting date of the project: 1 June 2022
We expect to fund around 22 Pioneer Acceleration projects and 12 Orbital projects in the 2nd GALACTICA call. Budget might be shifted among both vouchers in case there are not enough proposals above the threshold.
Evaluation procedure:
Submitted applications will be firstly assessed for admissibility and eligibility by GALACTICA consortium.
Eligible proposals will be evaluated 2 external experts for Pioneer Acceleration and by 3 external experts for Orbital Projects.
Pioneer Acceleration Voucher
Scope: The main goal is to support the exploration of new cross-sectoral value chains feasibility with focus on developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) connecting two or more of the sectors (aerospace, textile, advanced manufacturing).
Indicative supported activities/ideas:
Maximum financial contribution per project: €20 000
Eligibility: at least 1 SME from EU or UK (consortia welcome).
Orbital Projects Voucher
Scope: implementation of functional prototypes and demonstrators for new cross-sectoral value chains, connecting two or more of the sectors (aerospace, textile, advanced manufacturing), while funding the integration of non-technological innovations for speeding up market match.
Indicative supported activities/ideas:
Maximum financial contribution per project: €100 000
Maximum financial support per SME: €60 000
Eligibility criteria: at least 2 SME, both from EU or UK.
The maximum amount to be granted per SME by GALACTICA project shall not exceed €60 000.
SMEs benefited from a grant from 1st GALACTICA call for proposals are not eligible for the same voucher.