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ESA Business Applications Space Solutions (BASS)

BASS — Wildfires

Funds space-enabled wildfire monitoring programs improving response, prediction, and ecosystem safety.

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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…

What this grant funds

Space-enabled services for wildfire management, including early detection, real-time monitoring, fire behaviour simulation, and prediction during wildfire 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.—
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