ESA title

Kick-Start Activity

  • ESA-STAR REFERENCE 1-11088
  • Activity Kick-start Activity
  • Opening date 10-12-2021
  • Closing date 22-02-2022

THE CHALLENGE

This Kick-Start initiative explores how space technology can link with or enable online digital platforms, by introducing new features and innovative services to consumers and businesses. Conversely, it also considers the benefits that digital platforms could offer to the space ecosystem, by offering space products and services in novel way. Such digital platforms are understood as online e-commerce websites connecting buyers and sellers, facilitating transactions of products, service, and exchange of social contents, such as Amazon, Uber, or Facebook.

  • ESA-STAR REFERENCE 5-50140
  • Opportunity Call for Proposals (Competitive)
  • Activity Kick-start Activity
  • Opening date 31-07-2025
  • Closing date 09-10-2025

Funding opportunity

The Space for Monitoring Hazardous Materials opportunity focuses on supporting innovative space-enabled applications for hazardous materials management. This includes identifying contaminated sites, monitoring toxic material degradation and providing predictive insights for proactive remediation efforts. The initiative aims to address regulatory mandates and health concerns by leveraging advanced monitoring technologies. The scope covers various hazardous substances, including:

  • ESA-STAR REFERENCE 5-50133
  • Opportunity Call for Proposals (Competitive)
  • Activity Kick-start Activity
  • Opening date 01-04-2025
  • Closing date 20-05-2025

Funding Opportunity

  • Opportunity Call for Proposals (Competitive)
  • Activity Kick-start Activity
  • Opening date 28-04-2025
  • Closing date 09-06-2025

Funding Opportunity