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BASS — Digitalisation of the Water Sector

Funds water resilience projects using space-enabled data and digital tools.

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The BASS Digitalisation of the Water Sector 2026 call is a non-competitive opportunity for proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects, operated by ESA's Business Applications Space Solutions (BASS) programme. The call deadline is 30 August 2026. ESA provides zero-equity co-funding at a rate of 50–80% of total project costs, with the exact rate dependent on the applicant's SME status and Member St…

What this grant funds

Space-enabled services for water sector digitalisation across two strands: water sustainability (quality, availability, sanitation) and water resilience (infrastructure monitoring, drought and flood response).

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.30 Aug 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: business.esa.int