1) The document discusses ESA Business Applications and downstream space solutions including satellite communication, earth observation, positioning and navigation, and space weather.
2) It provides examples of how these downstream solutions can be used for applications like AR/VR maintenance, ship routing in ice conditions, digital port operations, forest planning, and real estate valuation.
3) The document also outlines ESA funding opportunities such as the ESA BIC, ESA Business Applications, and ESA BASS programs that can provide funding and support for downstream space businesses and solutions.
16. OPPORTUNITIES
Any SECTOR
Any TIME
Typically ~ €200K
Webinars,
Bootcamps,
Hackathons
and more..
Max €60K
75% funding
KICK-START
CALL FOR
PROPOSALS
(AO-9305)
EVENTS
INVESTORS
NETWORK
Up to 100% funding
Defined Thematic Areas &
Response Time
OPEN
COMPETITION
50% funding
(SMEs up to 75%
upon authorisation)
18. https://business.esa.int/funding/invitation-to-tender/ports-future
● Addressing the evolution of the whole port ecosystem by ensuring people safety, environmental
sustainability, long-term economic growth and water security amongst others
● Major user communities are the port operators, shipping lines operators, logistics operators, haulers,
freight forwarders/third party logistics, cruise and ferry lines
● Space data including the use of imagery, radar technologies and weather data
● Integrate space with other technologies as machine learning and artificial intelligence
● The following scenarios have been identified as key focus areas:
• Port automation
• Connected ports
• Port infrastructure improvement
• Port safety and security
• Unmanned solutions
• Environmental impacts and energy efficiency
• https://emits.sso.esa.int/emits/owa/emits_online.showao?actref=20.1AP.03&type=mail
PORTS OF THE FUTURE
19. Ambassador Platform Finland
● Increase awareness about the potential
added-value of space technologies
● Stimulate new ideas and services
● Motivate companies to submit viable
proposals
● Be an ‘honest broker’ between ESA and
Finnish stakeholders
● Advise and support companies in the
ESA process steps
Support free of charge
More info: https://geowise.fi/esa-business-
applications/
ESA BUSINESS APPLICATIONS SPACE SOLUTIONS
(BASS)