Call for Proposals: Space-Enabled Services for the Arctic Region
ESA funds innovative projects using satellite technologies to address Arctic challenges in resilience, safety, and security through proof-of-concept and pilot demonstrations.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Sub-call 1: Environmental and economic resilience) | November 5, 2026 (Sub-call 2: Safety, navigation and operations) | January 6, 2027 (Sub-call 3: Security and critical protection)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; ESA typically covers 50–80% of project costs depending on SME status and national delegation approval.
Summary: Supports innovative space-enabled services to address Arctic challenges in resilience, safety, and security.
Key Information: National delegation authorization required for funding; maximum two APQ submissions per year per applicant.
Description
This opportunity from the European Space Agency (ESA) seeks proposals for innovative, space-enabled services that address the unique and growing challenges of the Arctic region. The call is structured into three sub-calls:
- Environmental and economic resilience (Sub-call 1)
- Safety, navigation and operations (Sub-call 2)
- Security and critical protection (Sub-call 3)
The goal is to enhance the resilience, safety, sustainability, and security of the Arctic by leveraging satellite technologies and space data for solutions in areas such as maritime safety, environmental monitoring, food security, and critical infrastructure protection. Projects may include proof-of-concept studies and pilot demonstrations, aiming to deliver measurable socio-economic impact and foster commercialisation of space-based services.
