ESA Space Solutions

Unlocking new sources of finance for global water projects has never been more important. At ESA BASS Water Day on 12 May, session 4 will share practical insights and approaches for developers, cities, utilities and communities to secure finance and scale impactful solutions. From public and private financing mechanisms, risk mitigation strategies and blended finance, to opportunities to leverage funds and attract larger investment, the ESA BASS Water Day will foster connections and identify partnerships to make projects happen. 💧 ESA BASS Water Day, 12 May 2026, Netherlands. 📌 This event is fully subscribed and registrations are now CLOSED. Read more ⤵️

🛰️ On 23 April 23 Primavera dell’Innovazione #PINN2026 returns to Milan. The event, promoted by Fondazione E. Amaldi, ESA Business Applications Ambassador for Italy, in collaboration with Deloitte, offers a forum to explore how space technologies are transforming business models and enabling new opportunities for companies and institutions. ◾ Panel 1 – ESA Business Applications: Enrico Spinelli, Business Applications Engineer at the European Space Agency - ESA, will present the funding and support opportunities offered by ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS), part of ESA’s new ACCESS programme. The session will be moderated by Eleonora Lombardi, ESA Business Applications Ambassador for Italy, guiding the discussion on how companies can effectively access and scale these opportunities for Italian industry, with a focus on real use cases and application domains. ◾ Panel 2 – Space Data: compliance, cybersecurity, and AI and how space-derived data is becoming a critical asset for resilience, decision-making, and digital transformation. Valerio Roscani, Deputy ESA Business Applications Ambassador for Italy, will contribute to the panel focusing on the evolution of data from an operational resource to a strategic economic asset. ◾ Panel 3 – Industrial conversion pathways: from Automotive to Aerospace and Defence exploring industrial transformation and the role of space in enabling new supply chains. Space is no longer a distant frontier - it is a tangible driver of innovation and industrial competitiveness. 📍 23 April, 2026 | Milan, Deloitte Auditorium | 15:00 🔗 Register now and discover how space is shaping the industry of the future ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5EyhnAz

🔥 Call for Proposals: ‘Wildfires’. 🗓️ Closing 2 June 2026. We’re calling for ideas for innovative services that use space technology or data to advance wildfire management. Wildfires have forever played an integral role in regulating our natural environment; shaping landscapes and sustaining ecosystems. However, in recent years, the frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe’s Southern Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Central and Eastern Europe, have notably increased. Data from the European Forest Fires Information System (EFFIS) suggests that the average area affected by fires in 2025 in European Union member states was more than double the average from across 2006-2024. With support from European fire and rescue services, civil protection agencies, and forest management authorities, the focus for this opportunity has been designated as Wildfire Response, targeting solutions advancing early detection of wildfires, near-real-time fire evolution monitoring, fire behaviour simulation and prediction. Space can support wildfire response in a number of ways, examples include: 🔸 Satellite Earth observation for mapping and monitoring of active fires, burn scars, vegetative health, risk factors and vulnerable infrastructure. 🔸 Satellite positioning to guide aerial platforms (drones and aircraft) for fire monitoring and suppression, geo-referencing of data collected from aerial platforms and in-situ sensors. 🔸 Satellite communications to provide connectivity to distributed in-situ sensors across a region, as well as communication links for aerial platforms. Find full details and submit your proposal ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dkDKyCCF

🧑🎓 Webinar: ‘University of Tomorrow’. 🗓️ 29 April 2026, 10:00 BST/11:00 CEST. 📌 Introducing a new Call for Proposals for Kick-start activities to support universities. Space technologies can play a key role in several applications within a university setting, including research, education and infrastructure. Satellite imagery and data can enhance climate research, disaster management, and resource allocation, while GPS and communication satellites support campus navigation, remote learning, and global connectivity. By integrating space data, universities can create more grounded digital experiences, enriching both academic exploration and practical applications. We’re calling for proposals addressing topics of relevance including, but not limited to: ▫️ Democratisation of data and knowledge ▫️ Virtual labs ▫️ Serious gaming ▫️ Remote learning ▫️ Connected campuses Selected studies can access 75% funding by the European Space Agency - ESA, up to €75 000 per activity. Find out how you could be eligible for ESA funding for your project to support the universities of the future. Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewSk-KXX

⏰ 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 12:00 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 20 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥. 💧 ESA BASS Water Day, 12 May 2026, Netherlands. 🔗 Reserve your space now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRaTzAvu Here's Beatrice Barresi to tell you more. Manon Houyet Rita Rinaldo Davide Coppola

🚌 Call for Proposals: ‘Rural Transportation Networks’. 📅 Deadline extended until 29 April 2026. Rural transportation networks play a crucial role in connecting remote areas to urban centres, facilitating the movement of people and goods and supporting economic development. However, these networks often face challenges such as limited infrastructure, low population density and geographical obstacles. Space-enabled services and applications have the potential to transform these networks. Here are just a few examples of how space can help:   ▪️ Satellite Earth Observation (SatEO) – from monitoring road wear and tear and detecting road surface deformation to analysing traffic patterns and congestion.   ▪️ Satellite Communications (Satcom) - allow for seamless communication in rural areas and essential connectivity in emergencies.   ▪️ Satellite Navigation - contributes to enhanced accuracy and reliability of route planning, accurate data for autonomous vehicles and accurate location data for emergency response. The market potential for enhancing rural transportation networks in Europe is substantial, driven by the need for improved connectivity, economic development, and sustainable solutions. Find out more and submit your proposal ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeMKudYe

🚰 WEBINAR: ‘Digitalisation of the Water Sector’. 🗓️ Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 10:00 BST/11:00 CEST. 🎙️ Guest speaker: Megan Gerryts, Water Innovation Specialist, World Economic Forum. Today, the world faces a defining challenge: how to manage too much, too little or too polluted water in the face of growing populations, climate change and strained infrastructure. Among these pressures, water sanitation has emerged as one the most urgent global concerns. The impacts of climate change, rising demand and the depletion of natural resources call for a paradigm shift in how water service providers, water management authorities, regions, cities and citizens manage and protect water. New solutions are required to: 🔹 prevent and detect non-revenue losses across the entire supply chain 🔹 improve wastewater treatment performance 🔹 raise awareness 🔹 locate leakages 🔹 repair sanitation and distribution infrastructure Join us on 20 May as we introduce our upcoming Call for Proposals to access European Space Agency - ESA funding for innovative services and applications that use space technology or data to address water sustainability and water resilience challenges. Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYrbG5AE

📢 We are pleased to announce that Enrico Spinelli, Business Applications Engineer at the European Space Agency - ESA, will be speaking at Primavera dell’Innovazione #PINN2026 in Milan on 23 April, 2026. This annual event, promoted by Fondazione E. Amaldi as ESA Business Applications Ambassador for Italy, in collaboration with Deloitte, offers companies practical insights, opportunities, and guidance on how to integrate space technologies into their products and services. #PINN2026 will explore how the New Space Economy is reshaping the industrial landscape and creating new connections between companies, institutions, and innovation ecosystems. Enrico will present the funding and support opportunities offered by ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS), part of ESA’s new ACCESS programme - helping bridge research, technology, and market adoption. The session will be moderated by Eleonora Lombardi, ESA Business Applications Ambassador for Italy, guiding the discussion on how companies can effectively access and scale these opportunities. Finally, Valerio Roscani, Deputy Ambassador ESA BASS for Italy, will contribute to the panel 'Space Data: Compliance, Cybersecurity and AI', focusing on the evolution of data from an operational resource to a strategic economic asset. 📍 23 April, 2026 | Milan, Deloitte Auditorium | 15:00 🔗 Register now to join the discussion and explore the future of the space industry ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5EyhnAz

💧 ESA BASS Water Day, 12 May 2026, Netherlands. ⏰ Registrations closing soon... 🗒️ Full agenda now available. ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) will be hosting 'ESA BASS Water Day' at the European Space Agency - ESA’s ESTEC facility in May. One of our most vital natural resources, water is threatened by scarcity, pollution, climate change, conflict, and more. This event will provide an opportunity to explore how technology and space-based solutions can play a key role in tackling global water challenges. The free event is open to solution developers, stakeholders and members of ESA's Space for Bioeconomy Task Force who are looking to have open, inspiring exchanges on today’s biggest water challenges and explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of the water sector. This is an in-person event. Registration in advance is essential. Reserve your space now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRaTzAvu

🪿 Call for Proposals: ‘Sustainable Wetlands’. 🗓️ Closing: 15 May, 2026. We invite businesses to submit proposals for space-based applications and services that support wetland sustainability. Space can help in a number of ways, for example: 🛰️ Satellite Earth Observation can deliver crucial data for monitoring wetland changes, ecosystem health, and conservation by tracking vegetation, water levels and land use shifts. 🛰️ Satellite Communications enable real-time data transfer and support sensor networks for continuous environmental monitoring, enhancing coordination and timely management. 🛰️ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) - provides precise mapping and surveying, aiding navigation, research and tracking changes in wetland topography. Watch the video to find out more ▶️ Apply now for funding ➡️ https://lnkd.in/duv-qEYk