Call for Proposals: Space-Enabled Services for the Arctic Region
ESA funds proof-of-concept and pilot projects using satellite technologies to develop innovative services addressing environmental, safety, and security challenges in the Arctic region.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: November 16, 2027 (Clarification Request & Extension Request) | November 30, 2027 (Full Proposal Submission)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; typically 50–80% of eligible costs depending on SME status and Member State approval; project-specific ceilings may apply.
Summary: Funding for space-enabled services addressing environmental, safety, and security challenges in the Arctic region through proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects.
Key Information: Proposals require written authorisation from the relevant National Delegation(s) at full proposal stage.
Description
This call supports the development of innovative, commercially viable services leveraging satellite technologies to address the unique and escalating challenges of the Arctic region—ranging from environmental protection and climate resilience to maritime safety and critical infrastructure security. The initiative is structured around three thematic sub-calls: (1) environmental and economic resilience, (2) safety, navigation, and operations, and (3) security and critical protection. Projects should demonstrate user engagement, technical feasibility, and clear added value of space assets (Earth observation, satellite communications, GNSS). The program is part of ESA's Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) under the ACCESS initiative, aiming to accelerate the transformation of ideas into market-ready solutions for the Arctic’s complex and rapidly changing landscape.
