The goal of BASS Funding is to support the development of commercially successful space-based business applications in Europe, by providing funding, technical and business support for entrepreneurs. Businesses from any sector can apply to ESA Business Applications' Open Calls at any time, and in addition there are thematic calls launched throughout the year targeting specific focus areas, with a time-limited application period.
On this page, you can find all BASS Funding Calls here on this page as they go live.
Find out more about how much funding is available by clicking through to the funding opportunity you are interested in, in the list below.
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Open Calls
Growth Projects
BASS Growth Projects are designed to help space-enabled solutions that have already achieved demonstrable commercial success in a primary market to unlock secondary market opportunities.
Open Call for Proposals: Kick-starts
The aim of a Kick-start is to determine whether a service is technically feasible and commercially viable, and whether there is demand for it. While this call is always open, applications are evaluated in batches through the course of the year.
Open Call for Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects
Proof-of-concept studies aim to reduce risks and validate the market opportunity by designing the service concept, engaging users, and developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), while Pilot Projects focus on integrating, developing and testing the service or application with customers in the primary target market.
Road and Traffic Safety
Opening date: 15-07-2026
Road and traffic safety is a critical concern globally. In many regions, rapid urbanisation and the growing number of vehicles have led to increased accidents, amplifying the need for improved traffic management, incident detection, and predictive safety solutions to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities on the roads. Also, there is a change in the types of vehicles we see on roads, with increasing presence of micromobility and automated vehicles reshaping existing mobility patterns.
Competitive Calls
University of Tomorrow
Call for Proposals (Competitive) Opening date: 18-06-2026 Closing date: 14-09-2026
Universities, as gateways to knowledge and tools for scientific progress, innovation, and sustainable societal development, are navigating an intricate set of challenges. Space technologies can play a key role in several applications within a university setting, including research, education and infrastructure.
Non-Competitive Thematic Calls for Proposals
The Arctic Region: Safety, Navigation and Operations
Call for Proposals (Non-Competitive)
Wildfires
Call for Proposals (Non-Competitive)
This call is part of the Wildfire Safety initiative and invites proposals for innovative services that advance wildfire management using space technology and data. The focus areas of Wildfire Response and Wildfire Preparedness have been designated with support from European fire and rescue services, civil protection agencies, and forest management authorities.
Environmental Crimes
Call for Proposals (Non-Competitive)
Environmental crime represents a critical global challenge that severely impacts ecosystems, public health, and the economy. It is now recognised as the world's fourth-largest criminal enterprise, generating up to €230 billion in annual global economic losses (UNEP-INTERPOL).