FinTech kick-start activity

The Call for Kick-start Activities is ESA’s funding scheme launched in 2017. Activities will be funded at 75%, with ESA providing up to €60,000 per contract. The thematic Calls for Kick-start Activities are open to any industry in Member States participating in ESA's Integrated Applications Programme. They are designed to be particularly interesting for SMEs and start-ups looking for opportunities to develop their ideas for new business applications.

FinTech is an opportunity for new players to enter the financial services industry with space-based applications and services.