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Safran Explore is recruiting startups

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Safran Explore is the open innovation program of Safran Group. Purpose: to identify, support, and co-develop with the most promising startups the technologies that will shape the future of aerospace, defense, and space.
 

Safran Explore launched 5 challenges to shape orbital innovation

Each startup can apply to one of the five technology challenges. The program is open to startups & SME worldwide.

  • #1: Materials and systems adapted to satellite electric propulsion 
  • #2: Materials, components and systems for satellite on-board connectivity technology 
  • #3: Instrumentation and innovative sensors for launchers and/or aerospace systems 
  • #4: Components and Technologies for optical Earth Observation 
  • #5: Open Challenge

 

Why Apply?

  • Join a tailor-made innovation program with a leading industrial player
  • Benefit from technological, business & industrial support
  • Access test facilities, R&D teams, and a global ecosystem
  • Fast-track the industrialization of your solution
  • Open doors to concrete collaborations with Safran

 

Timeline and Application process

  • Apply by completing this form.
  • Application deadline: September 30th, 2025
  • Pitch & preselection sessions: November 6th & 7th, 2025, remotely
  • Winners announced: Early December 2025
  • Program kick-off & co-development: January 2026
  • Contact Safran here if you have any questions. 
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Posted on: September 10, 2025
Industry: Applicable to space
Key Words:
Aerospace, Defense, advanced materials, Satellite, propulsion, Antennas, instrumentations, sensors, optical, replication, 3D printing

Safran Explore is the open innovation program of Safran Group. Purpose: to identify, support, and co-develop with the most promising startups the technologies that will shape the future of aerospace, defense, and space.
 

Safran Explore launched 5 challenges to shape orbital innovation

Each startup can apply to one of the five technology challenges. The program is open to startups & SME worldwide.

  • #1: Materials and systems adapted to satellite electric propulsion 
  • #2: Materials, components and systems for satellite on-board connectivity technology 
  • #3: Instrumentation and innovative sensors for launchers and/or aerospace systems 
  • #4: Components and Technologies for optical Earth Observation 
  • #5: Open Challenge

 

Why Apply?

  • Join a tailor-made innovation program with a leading industrial player
  • Benefit from technological, business & industrial support
  • Access test facilities, R&D teams, and a global ecosystem
  • Fast-track the industrialization of your solution
  • Open doors to concrete collaborations with Safran

 

Timeline and Application process

  • Apply by completing this form.
  • Application deadline: September 30th, 2025
  • Pitch & preselection sessions: November 6th & 7th, 2025, remotely
  • Winners announced: Early December 2025
  • Program kick-off & co-development: January 2026
  • Contact Safran here if you have any questions. 

The complete description of the challenges can be found here:

https://www.safran-group.com/safran-explore-new-space

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