| Opening Date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Closing Date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Evaluation Period: | 23 - 27 February 2026 |
| Winners Announced: | 02 March 2026 |
The European Space Agency (ESA) is excited to announce this exclusive competition for companies to win the opportunity to attend Singapore Maritime Week 2026 (SMW), an annual flagship event organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). SMW brings together global maritime leaders and industry leaders to discuss key issues and developments in the sector. It is also a platform to demonstrate latest technologies and innovations, as well as an opportunity for networking and collaboration among all stakeholders.
This competition is open for companies who are currently running activities or have completed activities over the previous year with Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) - three companies will be selected as winners.
Key Objective
Organised by BASS, this competition aims to accelerate your company's growth, market entry, and brand activation in South-East Asia, with a focus on maritime innovation, decarbonisation, and sustainable maritime solutions.
Prize
- Two return tickets to Singapore
- Two tickets for Singapore Maritime Week 2026 Exhibition
- A spot within the ESA exhibition booth at Singapore Maritime Week 2026
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must have an active contract with ESA BASS or have concluded one during 2024/2025.
The applicants must agree to all terms and conditions applicable to the competition.
Evaluation Criteria
An ESA panel of experts will evaluate the Competition Questionnaire based on the following criteria:
- Relevance to the contest theme
- Market potential, growth prospects and scalability
- Clarity and strength of the proposed event activation plan, including how the prize would be used to introduce new initiatives or strengthen existing ones in South-East Asia
- Expected outcomes and value generated by the event, demonstrating alignment with growth priorities and strategic objectives in South-East Asia
The above criteria apply to the BASS activity that applicants have carried out or are carrying out under an ESA Contract, which is the subject of their application to this competition.
Application Process
To submit the entry to this competition, companies should:
- Complete the questionnaire in full.
- Send the completed questionnaire to maritime@esa.int by 20 February, 13:00 CET.