Funding Tracker

Wildfires

Funder: ESA

Award: See website

Deadline: 2026-12-01

Region: Europe

Activity: Proof-of-concept, Pilot Projects. Call for Proposals (Non-Competitive). A new call focusing on Wildfire Preparedness opened on 1 September 2026. The earlier Wildfire Response call closed on 2 June 2026. Introduction This is part of the Wildfire Safety initiative, inviting proposals for innovative services that advance wildfire management using space technology and data. The first call focused on Wildfire Response , supporting solutions for early detection of wildfires, near-real-time fire evolution monitoring, and fire behaviour simulation and prediction. A subsequent call focusing on Wildfire Preparedness will open on 1 September 2026, and will address wildfire risk assessment, fuel load management, and the application of preventative and adaptation measures. Challenges Wildfires have forever played an integral role in regulating our natural environment; shaping landscapes and sustaining ecosystems. However, in recent years, the frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe