Space Florida has entered into an innovative bi-lateral partnership with the Israel Innovation Authority (OCS) to support joint aerospace research & development projects. Florida and Israeli companies are invited to form teams and submit joint applications for this program. Up to $1 million in grant awards may be made to Florida companies under this program in FY 2023. Space Florida administers the program in conjunction with the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), the Israeli governmental funding agency. . The application deadline is no later than 2:00 pm EDT, Monday, February 19, 2024.

Download Call for Projects 2024

Awardees

2023:

• Sidus Space, Merritt Island Florida and Maris-Tech, Israel
• Arralis Space Daytona Beach, Florida & Ayecka Communications Systems, Israel
• Guidant Autonomous Intelligence, Boca Raton, Florida and Novelsat Limited, Israel
• ETA Space, Rockledge, Florida and Helios Project, Israel
• Sidus Space, Merritt Island, Florida & Lulav Space, Israel

2022: 

• KBR Wyle Services (Titusville, Florida) & Purammon (Israel)
• LightPath Technologies (Orlando, Florida) & QuantLR (Israel)
• Redwire Space (Jacksonville, Florida) & StemRad (Israel)
• Censy’s Technologies (Daytona Beach, Florida) & MobiliComm (Israel)
• ETA Space (Rockledge, Florida) & Helios-Project (Israel)

2021: 

• Craig Technologies/MTI Wireless Edge
• Everix Optical Filters/SolCold
• Redwire Space/StemRad
• LightPath Technologies/RP Optical Lab

2020:

• Everix Optical Filters/SunCold
• SynMatter/Green ICPS
• Made In Space/StemRad
• Censy’s Technologies Corporation/MobiliComm

2019:

• CADW Therapeutics, LLC/SpacePharma R&D of Israel
• Lockheed Martin Corporation/StemRad LTD
• Harris Corporation/Nano Dimension LTD
• Semplastics EHC, LLC/Polymertal LTD

2018:

• GaN Corp/Astronautics C.A. LTD
• Made in Space/Nano Dimension LTD
• Pheronym/BioBee Sde Eliyahu LTD
• Semplastics EHC, LLC/Polymertal LTD

2017:

• Micro – gRx/Sanford Burnham Preby’s Medical Discovery Institute/SpacePharma
• Harris Corporation/Nano Dimensions
• SynergyWerks Aerospace/D-Vision
• HeuRobotics/A-Growing
• Semplastics Inc./Nano Dimensions

2016:

• CadW Therapeutics/Scripps Florida/SpacePharma
• Lockheed Martin Space Systems/STEMRAD
• Vision Engineering Systems/Semiconductor Devices
• Simiosys LLC + SIFT/E1 Mind A

2015:

• Micro gRx/SpacePharma
• Cella Energy/Aerospace Industries, Ltd.
• Lockheed Martin Space Systems/STEMRAD
• General Capacitor/Elbit Systems Land and C4I, Ltd.

This application solicits proposals to continue the development of space transportation infrastructure that supports Space Florida’s legislative intent and Florida spaceport territory master plans. Space Florida is designated in section 331.3011(3), Florida Statutes, to be the “single point of contact for state aerospace-related activities with federal agencies, the military, state agencies, businesses, and the private sector.”

Space Florida will use the qualifying applications to develop a proposed list of spaceport discretionary capacity improvement projects for submission to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Prioritized spaceport projects may be included in the FDOT five-year work program of transportation improvement projects. This application is mandatory before Space Florida can prioritize candidate projects for available State and/or Federal funding. Matching funds may be used for construction of spaceport facilities infrastructure recommended by master plans in Florida spaceport territories.

Applications are accepted year-round. The FY2024 application cycle is open from January 5, 2024, to March 15, 2024. To learn more about the program, email Steven Bostel, Program Manager, Spaceport Planning & Development at sbostel@spaceflorida.gov.

Application & Program Guidance:

Space Transportation Infrastructure Matching Fund Information & Resources

Space Transportation Infrastructure Matching Fund Application

Program Links & Resources:

• Call For Projects Process Infographic
• Florida Spaceport System Plan 2018
• Cape Canaveral Spaceport Complex Master Plan 2017
• Cecil Spaceport Master Plan 2012
• Cecil Spaceport Area Development Plan
• Florida Spaceport Improvement Program 2021 Project Handbook
• FDOT Financial Provisions For All Department funded Projects (Topic No. 350-020-301-j)
• FDOT Spaceports Office

 

This application solicits proposals to continue the development of space transportation infrastructure that supports Space Florida’s legislative intent and Florida spaceport territory master plans. Space Florida is designated in section 331.3011(3), Florida Statutes, to be the “single point of contact for state aerospace-related activities with federal agencies, the military, state agencies, businesses, and the private sector.”

Spaceport planning projects identify aerospace needs and lay the groundwork for the development of future spaceport growth. Examples of eligible projects include spaceport master plans, environmental studies, surveys, launch site licensing, spaceport facility & feasibility assessments and siting studies.

Applications are accepted for the current fiscal year.

Application & Program Guidance:

Spaceport Improvement Program: Planning & Engineering Application for FY 2022

Program Links & Resources:

• Florida Spaceport Improvement Program 2023-2024 Project Handbook
• Cape Canaveral Spaceport Development Manual
• Florida Spaceport System Plan 2018
• Cape Canaveral Spaceport Complex Master Plan 2017
• Cecil Spaceport Master Plan 2012
• FDOT Financial Provisions For All Department funded Projects (Topic No. 350-020-301-j)
• Aviation and Spaceports Office

*To learn more about the program, email Lauren Farrell, Planning & Development Project Manager at lfarrell@spaceflorida.gov