Copernicus-based applications for businesses and policy-making

Code: 31505 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2023-SPACE-01-43 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 26/10/2023 | End submission calls: 14/02/2024

Applications under this topic will build on Copernicus data and the latest evolutions of the Copernicus services and may combine these with other sources of data or services, including those based on in situ/ground-based information and, where relevant, other space capacities like data collection, satcom, navigation, in particular the European satellite positioning/navigation/timing services and EGNSS technologies.

EGNSS - Closing the gaps in mature, regulated and long lead markets

Code: 31502 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2023-SPACE-01-42 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 26/10/2023 | End submission calls: 14/02/2024

The topic aims to gaps in mature, regulated and long lead markets and deliver concrete pathways to standardization and certification towards broader EGNSS adoption.

EGNSS - Transition toward a green, smart and more secure post-pandemic society

Code: 31499 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2023-SPACE-01-41 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 26/10/2023 | End submission calls: 14/02/2024

The scope of this action is the development of space-based synergistic technologies for green, smart and more secure solutions addressing a variety of social and economic challenges which emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
By leveraging EGNSS services including their differentiators (OSNMA, HAS, RLS, CAS etc.), proposals should develop applications and technologies that focus on commercial exploitation.

EU GOVSATCOM for a safer and more secure EU

Code: 31496 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2023-SPACE-01-61 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 26/10/2023 | End submission calls: 14/02/2024

The projects under this topic shall aim at identifying and address technological challenges related to the provision of GOVSATCOM services and increasing awareness on the benefits brought by the use of secure services provided by GOVSATCOM and will engage the users, public authorities and policy makers to the maximum extent.

Designing space-based downstream applications with international partners

Code: 31493 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2023-SPACE-01-46 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 26/10/2023 | End submission calls: 14/02/2024

Projects will contribute to the following objectives:

• Lead to new or improved products, processes or services – using EU space technologies (Copernicus, EGNSS as enabler) that are capable of generating a marketable solution for the local market.
• Maximise and spread the benefits of space-based applications and solutions enabled by EGNSS and/or by Copernicus, to leverage downstream space excellence, in particular of SMEs and universities, to facilitate investments and to foster market uptake.
• Create partnerships with non-EU entities towards commercialization, to trigger public and/or private investment from Europe and beyond to take advantage of market opportunities in Europe or local markets.
• Build capacity and awareness-raising around EGNSS – and Copernicus-based applications and solutions, particularly in the regulated domains.

The actions should focus on technical developments of EU space-based applications/solutions, dissemination, awareness-raising, as well as provide opportunities for the creation of business-oriented partnerships between European industry and international partners.

EGNSS applications for Smart mobility

Code: 25172 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2022-SPACE-02-51 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 03/11/2022 | End submission calls: 02/03/2023

The action focuses on the development of close-to-market EGNSS transport applications and mobility services through the realisation of large-scale demonstration and implementation projects, indicating the necessary scale-up needs to wide adoption in Europe and worldwide and associated standards and certification. Applications in aviation, maritime, rail, road transport areas will be considered, as well as multi-mode approaches.

Public sector as Galileo and/or Copernicus user

Code: 25170 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2022-SPACE-02-52 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 03/11/2022 | End submission calls: 02/03/2023

The topic is dedicated to public administration entities to procure research and experimental development that exploits space data and services (e.g. Galileo and/or Copernicus) and that meets their needs. In addition, the proposals should build on the procurement needs of the participating organizations, supporting the EGNSS, Galileo and/or Copernicus market take-up across Europe and demonstrating a sustainability of solutions beyond the lifespan of the proposed project.

Copernicus downstream applications and the European Data Economy

Code: 25166 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2022-SPACE-02-54 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 03/11/2022 | End submission calls: 02/03/2023

The action aims to support the adoption of Copernicus and state-of-the-art ICT technologies (e.g. Big Data and AI), and make use of existing European data infrastructures, such as Copernicus DIAS platforms, European open data portals, and industrial data platforms. The topic will contribute to the digitization challenges of the European industry fostering the integration and uptake of Copernicus into the economy and opening up innovative business opportunities, supporting societal challenges.

GOVSATCOM Service developments and demonstrations

Code: 25145 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2022-SPACE-02-61 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 03/11/2022 | End submission calls: 02/03/2023

The action supports the consolidation of integrated use cases and demonstration of EU GOVSATCOM service interoperability in real user environment, addressing service developments in support to all High Level User Needs, including direct involvement of users and with emphasis on civilian users and interoperability of services.

Designing space-based downstream applications with international partners

Code: 25141 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2022-SPACE-02-56 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 03/11/2022 | End submission calls: 02/03/2023

The action focuses on technical developments of EU-space based applications/solutions, dissemination, awareness-raising, as well as provide opportunities for the creation of business-oriented partnerships of European industry with international partners. By doing so the action aims be achieve a critical mass of space based-application success stories, demonstrating the advantages and differentiators of EU space-based solutions and services and making it an attractive option for public authorities, private industries and private investors in Europe and elsewhere.

Large-scale Copernicus data uptake with AI and HPC

Code: 25138 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EUSPA-2022-SPACE-02-55 | Programme name: EUSPA – Horizon Europe igniting innovative space downstream applications | Start submission calls: 03/11/2022 | End submission calls: 02/03/2023

The action aims to facilitate the Copernicus data uptake and commercial exploitation by fostering the collaboration of ICT actors, both from industry and academia, with the earth observation/space stakeholders and Copernicus users. It also creates a significant opportunity to innovate by inter-linking data infrastructures, exploiting the AI/HPC paradigm, while responding effectively to user needs.