Arctic Region Environmental and Economic Resilience
ESA’s Arctic Region Environmental and Economic Resilience grant funds space-based solutions for monitoring, risk reduction, and sustainable management of Arctic ecosystems and resources.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (Call opens) | September 4, 2026 (Call closes)
Funding Amounts: Up to €400,000 per project (subject to national delegation approval); ESA covers 50–80% of eligible costs depending on SME status and member state.
Summary: Funds space-enabled services and solutions to enhance environmental protection and economic resilience in the Arctic, targeting monitoring, risk reduction, and sustainable resource management.
Key Information: Written authorisation from your National Delegation is required for funding; see specific country requirements.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) program, supports the development of space-enabled services to address environmental protection and economic resilience in the Arctic. The call targets innovative solutions that leverage satellite Earth observation, communications, and navigation technologies to monitor and protect Arctic ecosystems, support fisheries and aquaculture, detect pollution, and strengthen food security and sustainable value chains. Projects should provide actionable data, risk mitigation, and decision-support tools for stakeholders operating in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.
