Call for Proposals: Space-Based Solutions for Combating Environmental Crimes
ESA invites proposals for satellite-based solutions to detect and address environmental crimes, focusing on operational, market-ready applications that utilize Earth observation and related space technologies.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: June 25, 2027 (APQ submission) | November 16, 2027 (Clarification/Extension requests) | November 30, 2027 (Final tender closing)
Funding Amounts: Zero-equity co-funding up to 50–80% of eligible costs per project; actual award size varies by project and SME status.
Summary: Supports market-ready, space-based solutions for detecting, monitoring, and verifying environmental crimes using satellite technologies.
Key Information: APQ submission is the critical first step; only teams in ESA member states listed are eligible.
Description
This opportunity invites proposals for innovative, commercially viable solutions leveraging satellite technology to combat environmental crimes. The program is administered by the European Space Agency (ESA) under its Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) initiative, focusing on the development of applications that use satellite Earth observation, navigation, and communications to address offenses such as greenwashing, poaching, illegal fishing, unauthorized mining, and waste trafficking. The call targets operational projects ready for market deployment, emphasizing measurable impact and integration of space assets.
