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ESA Business Applications Space Solutions (BASS)

BASS — University of Tomorrow

Supports educational institutions developing space-enabled learning applications and innovation pilots.

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About

The BASS University of Tomorrow 2026 call is a competitive thematic kick-start opportunity operated by ESA's Business Applications Space Solutions (BASS) programme. It funds six-month feasibility studies for space-enabled products and services that address challenges in higher education. ESA co-funds 75% of total activity costs up to a maximum of €75,000 per contract, with total project budgets ca…

What this grant funds

Space-enabled applications addressing higher-education challenges, including democratising academic data access, VR/AR virtual labs, serious gaming, remote learning, and smart connected campuses.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: business.esa.int