Arctic Region Environmental and Economic Resilience
ESA funds projects using satellite tech to develop services for environmental monitoring and climate resilience in the Arctic, focusing on pollution, ecosystem protection, and sustainable resource management.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: November 16, 2027 (Clarification request deadline) | November 30, 2027 (Final submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; ESA typically covers 50–80% of eligible project costs depending on SME status and national delegation approval; project durations vary (Proof-of-Concept or Pilot).
Summary: Supports space-enabled services for environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management in the Arctic.
Key Information: Applicants must obtain written authorisation from their National Delegation before full proposal submission.
Description
This opportunity funds the development of space-enabled services to address environmental protection and economic resilience in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. The focus is on solutions that monitor, protect, and strengthen Arctic ecosystems, with an emphasis on responding to climate change, pollution, and maritime pressures. Eligible projects should support environmental monitoring, risk reduction, informed decision-making, and sustainable resource management. Example areas include pollution detection, climate impact assessment, fisheries and aquaculture resilience, food security, and decision-support tools for authorities and operators.
The program leverages satellite Earth observation, satellite communications, and GNSS technologies to deliver innovative services. It is part of the ESA Business Applications & Space Solutions (BASS) initiative, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of space-based applications with measurable socio-economic impact.
