ESA Space Solutions is the go-to-place for great business ideas involving space in all areas of society and economy.

Its mission is to support entrepreneurs in Europe in the development of business using satellite applications and space technology to improve everyday life.

Its program is designed to provide multiple entry points such as ESA Business Incubation Centers (ESA BICs), ESA Technology Broker Network, and ESA Business Applications program.

Funding typically ranges from 50K€ to 2M€ and supports everything from space technology transfer, early stage incubation programs, feasibility studies to large-scale demonstration projects.

https://business.esa.int/

ISU experts with connections to ESA can assist in preparing applications with advice. 

Other innovation related sources like BPI and regional investment organizations are also open to finance promising and innovative projects.