Arctic Region: Environmental and Economic Resilience
Limited submission
The European Space Agency's Arctic Region: Environmental and Economic Resilience grant funds research using space technologies to address environmental and economic challenges in the Arctic.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Sub-call 1: Environmental and Economic Resilience)
Funding Amounts: Typically €400,000 per project (national caps may apply); ESA covers 50–80% of eligible costs depending on SME status and national delegation approval.
Summary: Supports space-enabled services for environmental monitoring, risk reduction, and sustainable resource management in the Arctic region.
Key Information: National delegation authorisation is mandatory before full proposal submission.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme, supports proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects that use satellite Earth observation, communications, and navigation technologies to address environmental and economic resilience challenges in the Arctic. The focus is on monitoring and protecting Arctic ecosystems and supporting sustainable economic activities—especially fisheries and aquaculture—amidst climate change, pollution, and increasing maritime activity. Projects should deliver innovative, space-enabled solutions for environmental monitoring, pollution detection, climate impact assessment, risk reduction, and support for decision-making by authorities and operators in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.
