Space for Cycle Pollution Monitoring and Reduction
Pays 100% of costs, up to EUR200K, for space-based pollution-cycle services.
ESA Space Solutions covers 100% of costs, up to €200,000, for a feasibility study that tests whether a proposed pollution-monitoring service is technically workable and economically viable, ending with a roadmap toward a follow-on demonstration project. Proposals need to draw on at least one space technology: satellite navigation to geo-tag and pinpoint emission sources, which is mandatory whereve…
ESA, working with European cities, wants space-based applications that monitor and reduce pollution moving through air, water and soil across transport, industry, utilities and agriculture -- for example monitoring urban and farm emissions or industrial pollution. Teams should show an attractive market opportunity, business experience, and domain expertise.
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