GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Research and innovation to mature critical space technologies shall be implemented in 2021 for the following technology areas:

• [JTF-2021/23-10] – RF components
• [JTF-2021/23-13] – Passive & RF Passive components
• [JTF-2021/23-14] – A – Discrete power devices
• [JTF-2021/23-17] – Very high energy ion accelerators for component, shielding and radiobiology characterization
• [JTF-2021/23-22] – D – Replacement solutions for metallic lead (Pb)

Activities should be complementary and create synergies with other European activities in the same domain either in the space or non-space fields. Technological spin in and/or bilateral collaborations should be enhanced between European non-space and space industries, including technology research institutes and academia. An assessment of commercial viability of the supply chain should be done. Identification of critical dependencies and, if applicable, a business plan for commercialization, including time to market indication, of the developed product and/or full range of recurring products should be included.

To achieve the non-dependence objective, applicants must

• Describe the technologies and/or technology processes to be used and show that they are free of any legal export restrictions or limitations, such as those established in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration regulation (EAR) such as EAR99 or equivalent instruments applicable in other jurisdictions;
• Set up a suitable technology development process aiming at avoiding export restrictions of non-EU states and assess vulnerabilities of the supply chain.

Unless otherwise agreed with the granting authority, beneficiaries must ensure that none of the entities that participate as affiliated entities, associated partners or subcontractors are established in countries which are not eligible countries or target countries set out in the call conditions.