The Preparation Element supports the implementation of pre-Phase A and Phase A activities as well as the internal CDF activities.
The Discovery Element supports external driven novel and innovative ideas. It encompasses the three schemes co-sponsored Research activities, Studies and Early Technology Developments.
As part of its objectives to support open innovation and transparency, the programm also works on the
- Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP) https://ideas.esa.int
- Activities portal https://activities.esa.int to disseminate interim results of running activities
- Nebula portal as public repository of final deliverables https://nebula.esa.int
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