Irish Manufacturing Research launches ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Open Call 2026 for space hardware development
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Laura Varley
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Summary
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) has announced the European Space Agency Phi-Lab Ireland Open Call for 2026, inviting Irish companies to strengthen their position in the global space economy. The initiative focuses on advancing research in advanced materials and manufacturing for next-generation space-bound hardware. A new delivery partner, the South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre at South East Technological University, will join IMR for this open call cycle.
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ESA Phi-Lab Ireland funds research in advanced materials and manufacturing, across the entire l
For Open Call 2026, IMR will be joined by a new delivery partner, the South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre at South East Technological University.
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