Current ACCESS Element 2 BASS funding calls supported by the UK Space Agency
Updated 28 July 2026
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Please use the links below to find out more information about the funding calls the UK Space Agency are currently supporting through the ESA ACCESS Programme.
While we aim to keep this list updated with the latest information, please refer to the ESA website for specific details of each call as they can change at short notice and may not be reflected on this page.
The UK Space Agency may remove support for specific funding calls at short notice, so it’s recommended all applicants notify the Space Data and Applications team before preparing any submissions.
| ESA BASS Call | Link to ESA BASS call website | UK Space Agency support |
|---|---|---|
| Open Call for Proposals: Kick Starts | The UK is not supporting this call | |
| Open Call for Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects | Open Call for Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects | The UK is accepting proposals to these calls |
| Growth Projects | The UK is currently not accepting proposals to this call but will reassess this in the autumn of 2026. | |
| University of Tomorrow Kick Start | The UK is not supporting this call | |
| The Arctic Region Call for Proposals | The Arctic Region | The UK is accepting proposals to these call |
| The Arctic Region: Environmental and Economic Resilience | ||
| The Arctic Region: Safety, Navigation and Operations | ||
| Wildfires Call for Proposals | Wildfires | The UK is accepting proposals to this call |
| Digitisation of the Water Sector Call for Proposals | Digitalisation of the water sector | The UK is accepting proposals to this call |
| Road and Traffic Safety Call for Proposals | Road and Traffic Safety | The UK is accepting proposals to this call |
| Environmental Crimes Calls for Proposals | Environmental Crimes | The UK is accepting proposals to this call |
If you have any questions about whether the UK Space Agency is supporting a particular BASS call, please contact the Space Data and Applications team at uksa.space-applications@dsit.gov.uk