Arctic Region Safety, Navigation and Operations Call for Proposals
ESA’s Arctic Region Safety, Navigation and Operations Call funds research using space technology to improve ice monitoring, route planning, and safety for Arctic operations.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity funding; ESA covers 50–80% of project costs depending on SME status and Member State approval.
Summary: Supports space-enabled solutions for safer navigation, enhanced situational awareness, and resilient operations in the changing Arctic.
Description
The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting proposals for innovative, space-enabled solutions aimed at addressing the operational, environmental, and security challenges emerging in the rapidly evolving Arctic region. This opportunity specifically seeks applications that leverage satellite Earth observation, satellite communications, and global navigation satellite systems to improve ice monitoring, route optimisation, search and rescue, and overall safety of Arctic operations. The call is part of ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) program and focuses on fostering commercially viable, technically feasible, and user-driven services that enhance safety and resilience in the Arctic.
