Arctic Region Safety, Navigation and Operations Call for Proposals
ESA's Arctic Region Safety, Navigation and Operations grant funds research using space technologies to improve navigation, safety, and environmental monitoring in the changing Arctic.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (full proposal deadline, Safety, Navigation and Operations sub-call)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; ESA typically covers 50–80% of eligible project costs depending on SME status and national delegation approval.
Summary: Supports innovative space-enabled solutions for safer navigation and resilient operations in the rapidly changing Arctic region.
Description
This funding opportunity from the European Space Agency (ESA) seeks proposals for space-enabled solutions that address the operational, environmental, and security challenges emerging in the Arctic. As climate change transforms the region, there is a critical need for technologies that improve maritime navigation, situational awareness, operational safety, and risk monitoring (including unlawful activities and hazards to vessels). The call focuses on leveraging satellite Earth observation, satellite communications, and GNSS for safer and more efficient Arctic operations. Projects may target areas such as ice monitoring, route optimisation, search and rescue, and overall operational safety.
