CORDIS · 101248236 · HORIZON

BentoBox A scalable and optimised platform for microgravity research and the return of useful charges

Coordinator: Space Cargo Unlimited (LU)

Fostered by the New Space dynamic, the technological advances and falling operational costs of next-generation launch systems, Space Cargo Unlimited (SCU) is leveraing the potential for space-microgravity research and manufacturing in Low Earth Orbit. The BentoBox aims to democratize access to microgravity environments, making space-based research and manufacturing more accessible and affordable for a wide range of customers. By leveraging its innovative technology and strategic partnerships, SCU is poised to lead the next industrial revolution in space manufacturing. Its approach is based on…

EU contribution
€2.5M
Total cost
€0
Period
2025-11-01 → 2027-10-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-EIC-ACC
Call
HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

0 EU contribution: €2.5M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 2 years from 2025-11-01 to 2027-10-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-EIC-ACC funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €2.5M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by Space Cargo Unlimited (LU).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2025-11-01 to 2027-10-31 — approximately 2 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101248236.