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January, 14 / 2026

Interview with Beatrice Barresi, Senior Sustainability Applications Officer

Beatrice Barresi, Senior Sustainable Applications Officer, ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions

Beatrice Barresi from the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) Programme at ESA shares how her team helps European companies turn space data into concrete sustainability solutions and why she believes sustainability is the only way forward.

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How to apply to Kick-starts

Kick-start Funding Calls have a three-step application process:

Step One: Write your Kick-start Proposal

Download the official application documents, available on esa-star Publication, to create your Kick-start Proposal. Do this in parallel with Step Two.

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How to apply to Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects

The tendering process follows a structured, sequential approach, with each successive stage building on the content and feedback of the preceding stage.