Digitalisation of the Water Sector
ESA funds projects using satellite data and digital tech to develop innovative solutions for water management, resilience, and sustainability.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: May 12, 2026 (APQ submission opens) | August 30, 2026 (APQ deadline, 13:00 CET)
Funding Amounts: ESA funds cover 50–80% of eligible project costs, depending on SME status and member state approval; zero-equity funding.
Summary: Funds space-enabled digital solutions for water management, resilience, and sustainability using satellite data and advanced technologies.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in eligible ESA Member States or Canada and require national delegation authorisation for full proposal submission.
Description
This grant supports the development and adoption of innovative, space-enabled digital solutions to address critical challenges in water management, including water quality monitoring, infrastructure resilience, wastewater treatment, and sanitation. The initiative aims to catalyze a paradigm shift by leveraging satellite Earth observation, navigation, and communication technologies to enable better monitoring, enforcement, and long-term planning for water sustainability and resilience. The program encourages the creation of commercially viable services, fostering partnerships that deliver added value through the integration of space-based data and digital technologies.
