Arctic Region Environmental and Economic Resilience
The European Space Agency funds space-enabled research and services to advance environmental monitoring and economic resilience in the Arctic through the Arctic Region Environmental and Economic Resilience grant.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: September 4, 2026
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; typical co-funding rates 50–80% depending on SME status and Member State; up to €400,000 per project for Norway and Denmark.
Summary: Supports development of space-enabled services for environmental protection and economic resilience in the Arctic, targeting monitoring, risk reduction, and sustainable management.
Key Information: Written authorisation from your National Delegation is required for full proposal submission.
Description
This funding opportunity from the European Space Agency (ESA) supports the creation of innovative, space-enabled services that address environmental protection, climate resilience, and sustainable economic activity in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. The call prioritizes solutions that leverage satellite Earth observation, communications, and navigation technologies to monitor and protect Arctic ecosystems, strengthen resilience in sectors like fisheries and aquaculture, and enable informed, data-driven decision-making for environmental authorities and operators. Projects should demonstrate clear user needs and deliver measurable impact for Arctic communities and stakeholders.
