This page provides an overview of relevant calls where space assets could make a contribution. The calls, coming from within the space community as well as outside of it, are listed under different categories according to their sector of interest.
In line with Eurisy’s mission, the aim of this page is to inspire downstream space companies and professionals to tackle wider societal challenges. Eurisy has been working since long on the development of different thematic areas, stimulating the uptake of satellite applications to enhance efficiency, sustainability and quality of life in Europe and beyond. Following the topics currently under our radar, we provide an overview of relevant calls for the deployment of satellite-based innovation and solutions in a number of sectors.
The second Horizon Europe Call is now open with a deadline in March 2023 and an overall budget of 48.1 million EUR for the development of innovative space downstream applications.
The call aims at bringing to market new or improved applications, products and services exploiting Copernicus data assets and services products. Projects are required to adopt state-of-the-art ICT technologies (such as, for example, Big Data and AI technologies in their wider declinations), and make use of existing European data infrastructures, such as Copernicus DIAS platforms, European open data portals, and industrial data platforms. The deadline to apply is the 2nd March 2023.
The call is aimed at funding R&I for the consolidation of integrated use cases and demonstration of EU GOVSATCOM service interoperability in real user environment. the deadline to respond to the call is the 2nd March 2023.
The EUSPA Space Academy is an online, flexible, and customisable training programme for downstream start ups. Stay tuned for the upcoming modules and the follow-ups, and book your sessions now before they are full!
This master’s programme, due to open in 2023 and supported by the European Space Agency, is open to a wide range of students, from young graduates to civilian and military managers. More details here.
This ESA Thematic Call, targets space projects enabling “action beyond observation” within the vast Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance (ESG) market where space technologies, specifically satellite telecommunications and 5G technologies, are key enablers.
Credits: ECHO/H.Burrows
Given ongoing protracted humanitarian crises across the World, ESA has decided to extend the deadline for this ‘Announcement of Opportunities’ for an additional 6 months. All outline proposals must be submitted before the 28th of April 2023. More details here.
The EU Global Action on Space gives access to a huge network of worldwide experts that will provide you with direct business support, for free. The pool of experts covers more than 40 countries to provide you with technical advice on the EU Space Programme components Galileo, Copernicus or EGNOS and on their services as well as counsel to internationalise your space company and raise its business profile.
Eurisy has raised awareness on cities success stories through communication campaigns and workshops, allowing local administrations and stakeholders to share their experiences, assess their needs and inform them of funding and support opportunities to use satellite-based services.
Provider: URBACT
Deadline: 31 March 2023
Provider: European Commission
Deadline: 23 February 2023
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 28 February 2023
Provider: EC HORIZON
Deadline: 27 April 2023
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Provider: Smart Cities Marketplace
Deadline: Continuous
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 28 February 2023
Provider: EC HORIZON
Deadline: 3 May 2023
Provider: EC HORIZON
Deadline: 27 April 2023
Provider: EC HORIZON
Deadline: 27 April 2023
With its mission to bridge space and society, safeguarding cultural heritage on our planet from space has become one of the flagships of Eurisy. Through a range of activities and events, the association underlines the potential of satellite technology to monitor and preserve cultural heritage.
The so-called Blue Growth is, for Europe, a source of welfare and well-being. In this sense, the Blue Growth is extrinsically related to the potential of Europe’s seas and coasts to develop a blue sustainable economy. Blue Growth is defined as a long-term strategy that aims at supporting growth in the marine and maritime sectors.
Provider: EC EUSPA HORIZON
The prize will be awarded to one or several best data-driven marine or maritime digital application(s) using Copernicus and/or Galileo data in combination with other data sources, to solve problems or meet customer needs related to the detection, monitoring and tracking of plastic pollution in rivers, lakes, shores and coastal zones and to support its removal in order to support the prevention of ocean pollution.
Deadline: 3 May 2023
Provider: EC HORIZON
Deadline: 2 March 2023
Provider: MERCATOR OCEAN
Deadline: 3 March 2023
Climate change has become the biggest challenge of our time. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising and natural disasters occur more frequently and ferociously. Scientists and governments are looking for solutions to stop the deterioration of the environment. However, a high degree of uncertainty still lingers behind the various predictions and underlying research. Space has a vital and often unique role to play in this setting.
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 5 March 2023
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 7 April 2023
Provider: EC HORIZON
Deadline: 20 March 2023
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 30 June 2023
Provider: European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Deadline: 14 February 2023
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 28 February 2023
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 31 March 2023
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 31 December 2024
Given its past activities, Eurisy has a unique opportunity to gain a valuable insight into the end-user communities’ needs and challenges within the healthcare and emergency sectors.
Provider: EIT Health
Deadline: permanent
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 30 June 2023
Provider: EIT Health
Deadline: permanent
Provider: EIT Health
Deadline: 1 March 2023 and 1 June 2023
The objective of Space4Rural is to foster the use of satellite-based data and services to benefit rural areas. The socio-economic development of rural areas is essential to ensure both environmental sustainability and the well-being of urban areas. Satellite-based services can create economic opportunities in rural areas, helping us to better protect our environment. Satellite data can also support local authorities in rural areas to improve decision-making and land management.
Provider: ESA
Deadline: 17 February 2023
Investments in space are being leveraged in all kinds of sectors to provide innovative services, and sports are no exception, being an important economic sector in modern society. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as Europe’s Galileo constellation, as well as Earth observation data and satellite communications provide a considerable amount of applications for sport activities.
Working with satellite data allows students, with multiple backgrounds and professional goals, to solve real-world issues. A textbook example is the GIS4Schools Project. It aims to support opportunities for all in acquiring and developing STEAM competences, address innovative practices in a digital era, and contribute to environmental and climate goals.
Additional opportunities related to entrepreneurship and education are listed here below.
Provider: EC Erasmus+
Deadline: 16 February 2023
Provider: EC Erasmus+
Deadline: 15 March 2023
Open question-and-answer session: 7 February 2023, 11:00-12:00 CET (register by 6 February, 13:00 CET)
Provider: EC EIT
Deadline: 28 February 2023
