The AfricaSpace initiative, a key partnership between the European Space Agency ESA and the African Space Agency AfSA, will soon publish several public tenders open to eligible entities from Europe and Africa.
These opportunities will support projects strengthening space collaboration between Europe and Africa, driving innovation and sustainable development.
Below, we outline the scope of opportunities, eligibility criteria, and key steps to prepare a competitive bid.
As a flagship of the Global Gateway strategy, the European Space Agency ESA and the African Space Agency AfSA are joining forces and expertise in the context of the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme AfricaSpace to bring the space sector in Africa to the next level, developing opportunities for institutional and industry stakeholders.
With a joint budget of EUR 21 million funded by the EU, the two sister space agencies will be implementing activities to contribute to the strategic goals of promoting resilience, digitalisation, and advancing climate action in Africa through cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Most of the activities mentioned above will be implemented through public tenders that will be published on the esa-star platform.
All European and African companies based in European Union, European Space Agency and African Union Commission member states are eligible to participate in those tenders.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/05/15/africaspace-upcoming-tendering-opportunities/
