European Space Agency: Environmental Crimes
This opportunity supports the development of space-based applications and services targeting environmental crimes.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Zero-equity co-funding up to 50% of activity costs for UK-based companies. Max €600k for proof-of-concept studies; pilot projects assessed case-by-case.
- Deadline
- 25 Jun 2027
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This funding call from the European Space Agency (ESA), supported by the UK Space Agency, seeks innovative space-based solutions to combat environmental crimes. Businesses can receive up to 50% co-funding for projects developing applications and services in areas like fraud detection, wildlife protection, illegal fishing, mining, and waste management. It targets commercially viable, operationally ready solutions leveraging satellite data.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with technology
- Teams seeking funding around Zero-equity co-funding up to 50% of activity costs for UK-based companies. Max €600k for proof-of-concept studies; pilot projects assessed case-by-case.
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Organisations from ESA Member States (including the UK) such as private companies (large industry, SMEs, startups), research institutions, universities, and public organisations developing space services.
- Must have technical expertise in space data processing and focus on commercial viability and operational readiness.
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