Arctic Region Security and Critical Protection
Arctic Region Security and Critical Protection supports companies and collaborative teams developing space-enabled studies and pilots to strengthen Arctic security and protect critical infrastructure.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: November 4, 2026 (Webinar) | November 6, 2026 (Opens) | January 6, 2027 (Closes)
Funding Amounts: 50–80% zero-equity co-funding, depending on SME status and Member State approval
Summary: Supports space-enabled proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects strengthening Arctic security, resilience, and critical infrastructure protection.
Key Information: National Delegation funding authorisation is required for full proposals, with conditional pre-authorisation for Danish participation.
Description
The European Space Agency’s Security and Critical Protection sub-call is one of three opportunities under its Arctic Region Call for Proposals. Delivered through Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS), it supports space-enabled services addressing security and operational challenges arising from climate change, increasing maritime activity, and the Arctic’s growing strategic importance. Projects should help authorities and operators monitor and protect critical assets while maintaining resilient operations across remote territories.
Relevant applications include maritime surveillance, detection of suspicious or unlawful activity, protection of ports and remote energy assets, resilient communications and transport networks, emergency preparedness, and cross-border information sharing. Solutions can use satellite Earth observation to monitor infrastructure and permafrost-related instability, satellite communications to maintain connectivity during disruptions, and satellite navigation for trusted positioning, tracking, and incident coordination.
