Wildfire Response Funding Opportunity
ESA funds projects using satellite technology for early wildfire detection, monitoring, and prediction to improve wildfire response in Europe.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: June 2, 2026: Activity Pitch Questionnaire (APQ) submission deadline / Call closing date (Wildfire Response)
Funding Amounts: Up to €600,000 for Proof-of-Concept Studies; Pilot Projects funded case-by-case. ESA covers 50–80% of costs depending on applicant type and national approval.
Summary: Funding for innovative, space-enabled solutions to improve wildfire detection, monitoring, and response in Europe using satellite data and technology.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in eligible ESA member states or Canada and secure written authorisation from their National Delegation for full proposal submission.
Description
This call seeks proposals for innovative services that leverage space technology and data—such as satellite Earth observation, positioning, and communications—to address the growing challenges of wildfire management in Europe. The focus is on developing solutions for early wildfire detection, near-real-time fire monitoring, and fire behaviour simulation and prediction. The initiative supports both preparatory studies and pilot demonstrations, aiming to deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits while fostering commercially viable, operational services.
