ESA Open Invitation to Tender AO10535
Open Date: 12/10/2020
Closing Date: 27/11/2020 13:00:00

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 20.1AP.22
Prog. Ref.: BASS 4.0.1
Budget Ref.: E/0520-01G – BASS 4.0.1
Special Prov.: BE+DK+FR+DE+IT+NL+SE+IE+NO+FI+PT+LU+CZ+RO+PL+EE+HU+ES
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 50-100 KEURO
Products: Non Space Procurement/Services
Technology Domains: Others
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Downstream Business Applications Dept.
Division: Study and Project Management Office
Contract Officer: Mezzadri, Monica
Industrial Policy Measure: N/A – Not apply
Last Update Date: 12/10/2020
Update Reason: Tender issue

This kick-start activity aims to stimulate the development of space enabled agritech value chain applications to tackle in a responsible manner the agricultural challenges of 21st century. Three key objectives are defined, in line with the new Common AgriculturalPolicy:i) Sustainability: agritech applications mitigating impacts on the climate and the environment, landscapes, biodiversity andproducing safe and healthy food.ii) Fairness: Ensuring decent revenues for farmers (especially those with more difficulties), rebalancing power in food chain, promoting rural areas and attracting young farmers.iii) Competitiveness: develop the agritech sector through innovation, digitalization, new technologies, rural development and infrastructure, efficient advisory systems and continuoustraining.