Call for Proposals: Space-Enabled Services for Arctic Resilience, Safety, and Security
ESA funds projects using satellite technologies to develop innovative solutions for Arctic resilience, safety, and security challenges.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: November 16, 2027 (Clarification & extension request deadline) | November 30, 2027 (Full proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; co-funding rate 50–80% (depending on SME status and Member State approval); award size and duration tailored to project scope.
Summary: Supports innovative space-enabled services addressing Arctic resilience, safety, and security challenges through satellite technologies.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the European Space Agency (ESA), seeks proposals for the development of space-enabled services that address critical challenges in the Arctic region. The call targets environmental and economic resilience, safety and navigation, and security and critical protection. Projects should leverage satellite technologies—such as Earth observation, satellite communications, or navigation systems—to deliver commercially viable and technically feasible solutions that enhance resilience, safety, sustainability, and security for Arctic stakeholders. The program welcomes both proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects that demonstrate the added value of space assets in tackling issues such as climate change, maritime operations, food security, and infrastructure protection in the Arctic.
