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ESA Space Solutions opened the call for proposals "Space-Enabled Solutions for Resilient Grids".https://lnkd.in/p/e6Sm5RvV The call is run with ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, under ESA’s Task Force for Innovation in Energy Through Space. It invites proposals for proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects that use space-enabled services to address operational challenges in European electricity transmission systems. The activities are designed to build on existing Earth observation, positioning, navigation and timing, satellite communications and space weather services. According to the call page, the aim is to show how these capabilities can complement terrestrial solutions and support resilience and continuity of grid operations. The call is organised in two themes that open one after the other. Theme 1, "Situational Awareness for Critical Events", opened on 2 November 2026 and closes on 29 January 2027. It covers areas such as monitoring wildfires, floods and extreme weather, tracking transmission corridors and vegetation risks, integrating space weather information, and supporting post-event damage assessment and recovery. Theme 2, "Strengthening Operational Resilience for the Grid", is scheduled to open on 1 February 2027 and close on 30 April 2027. More information is available on the ESA Space Solutions call page: https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/space-enabled-solutions-for-resilient-grids-0
Start2Def announced the opening of its 2026 selection process for Belgian startups and small companies. Belgian defence is calling on Belgian startups and small SMEs to bring fresh, innovative proof-of-concept ideas to two challenges in the defence field that require solutions. Choose one of two key challenges and submit your proposal. Key challenges: resilient and modular communications for unmanned systems adapted nutrition for wounded soldiers during medical evacuation Applicants must be Belgian companies with their headquarters in Belgium. Sole proprietorships may apply if they have a Belgian enterprise number. Consortia are not allowed, and applications must be submitted by individual startups or small SMEs. More information is available on the Start2Def website: https://start2def.be/ Learn more during the Info Session on 12 November, 4 PM (online). Sign up here (before 11 November, 8 PM)
The launch of the 2027 calls for proposals under the Defence-related Research Action (DEFRA) programme has been postponed until Spring 2027. As a result, the information days initially scheduled for 23 and 24 November 2026 will also be postponed. A revised timeline will be communicated as soon as it becomes available.
The European Partnership for Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) is about to launch the joint transnational call 2027 (JTC2027) “Cell and Gene Therapy for Personalised Medicine”. The call opens on 4 November 2026.Proposals must focus on the development and validation of an innovative and novel cell and gene therapy for personalised medicine.The call aims to fund multinational, innovative research projects in personalised medicine, which should bring together academic, clinical/public health and private research teams. The JTC2027 will be conducted simultaneously by the participating funding organisations in their respective region/country and coordinated centrally by the Joint Call Secretariat. The call will be implemented in two stages.Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) plans to participate in this call. More information on available funding for researchers based in Flanders and on how to apply will become available on the FWO website upon launch of the call. Deadline for the submission of pre-proposals is 20 January 2027. Questions on available funding by FWO? Contact europe@fwo.be.All detailed information about the call and how to apply is available on the EP PerMed dedicated webpage. A partnering tool is also available. Interested in applying? Join the information webinar on 3 December 2026 here.
Care4Bio, The EU network of National Contact Points for Cluster 6, has published its Stakeholders Map. What does the map cover? EU Missions: The map covers the four Missions relevant to Cluster 6 and information on Mission calls expected in 2027. European Partnerships: The map includes thematically relevant partnerships, including Biodiversa+, Water4All and the European Partnership Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Future, as well as current funding opportunities. EU CAP Network: The map covers the multi-actor approach, knowledge exchange and the transfer of research results into agricultural practice through AKIS, EIP-AGRI and related initiatives. EIT initiatives: The map includes information on opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, training and collaboration in the food, climate and water sectors. Joint Research Centre: The map includes scientific knowledge, data and expertise available through JRC platforms, observatories and knowledge centres. In brief, this document offers an overview of key European initiatives, programmes and networks in the broader Cluster 6 landscape. The document can be accessed here.
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The ROOT project obtained funding under Horizon 2020 topic ‘EGNSS applications fostering societal resilience and protecting the environment’. The project, which ran from November 2020 to July 2022, aimed to demonstrate the benefit of Galileo OSNMA signal to increase the robustness of critical telecom infrastructures.
The Flanders-based company Septentrio contributed substantially to completing this objective together with the other ROOT partners. The results of the project partially close a gap in the security of telecommunication networks dependent on satellite-derived time, with indirect benefits in curbing illegal attempts to disrupt network services.
