University of Tomorrow
The University of Tomorrow grant from the European Space Agency funds studies that apply space technologies to address research, education, and infrastructure challenges in universities.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (final proposal deadline) | August 31, 2026 (clarification & extension request deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Up to €75,000 per project (75% co-funding, max €100,000 total cost); 6-month feasibility study duration
Summary: Funds feasibility studies for innovative, space-enabled applications and services addressing university challenges in research, education, or infrastructure.
Key Information: Applicants must obtain written authorisation from their National Delegation before the deadline; only companies from specific ESA member states are eligible.
Description
This grant, offered by the European Space Agency (ESA) under its Business Applications & Space Solutions (BASS) programme, supports early-stage feasibility studies for innovative services and applications that use satellite data or space technologies to address the evolving needs of universities. Projects may focus on digital twins for campuses, virtual labs, remote learning, smart campus management, data democratization, and other advanced solutions leveraging space assets (SatEO, SatCom, SatNav). The goal is to help universities adapt to financial, technological, and societal challenges by integrating space-based technologies into their operations and offerings.
