BASS — Wildfires
Funds space-enabled wildfire monitoring programs improving response, prediction, and ecosystem safety.
The BASS Wildfires 2026 call is a non-competitive opportunity operated by ESA's Business Applications Space Solutions (BASS) programme. Unlike competitive BASS calls, a non-competitive call funds all proposals that meet the stated criteria — applicants are not ranked against one another. The call opened 2 March 2026 and closes 2 June 2026. ESA provides zero-equity co-funding at a rate of 50–80% of…
Space-enabled services for wildfire management, including early detection, real-time monitoring, fire behaviour simulation, and prediction during wildfire response. The current Wildfire Preparedness round (opened 1 September 2026) covers wildfire risk assessment, fuel load management, and preventative and adaptation measures.
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