Call for Proposals: Space-Enabled Services for the Arctic Region
ESA's Call for Proposals: Space-Enabled Services for the Arctic Region funds innovative research using satellite technologies to address environmental, safety, and security challenges in the Arctic.
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) | November 16, 2027 (Clarification/extension request deadline, tender 4-40034) | November 30, 2027 (Final tender closing date, all submissions)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; typical co-funding rate 50–80% depending on SME status and Member State approval; Danish national allocation: €400,000 for at least two projects.
Summary: Supports innovative space-enabled services addressing environmental, safety, and security challenges in the Arctic region through proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects.
Key Information: National delegation authorisation is required; each applicant may submit up to two APQs per calendar year for this call.
Description
This opportunity from the European Space Agency (ESA) invites proposals for space-enabled services that address the complex and evolving challenges of the Arctic region. The call is structured into three thematic sub-calls:
- Environmental and economic resilience
- Safety, navigation and operations
- Security and critical protection
The call aims to foster innovative applications using satellite Earth observation, satellite communications, and navigation systems to support Arctic environmental monitoring, maritime safety, sustainable economic activity, and critical infrastructure protection. Projects may include proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects, with a strong emphasis on user-driven solutions and measurable socio-economic impact.
