CASSINI Prize for digital space applications
The CASSINI Prize for digital space applications is an innovation prize under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2021-2022, managed by the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). This initiative seeks to incentivize high-tech, space-based solutions for detecting, monitoring, and tracking plastic pollution in aquatic environments, supporting its removal to prevent ocean pollution. It specifically targets leading SME innovators utilizing EU Space Programme data such as Copernicus and Galileo.
Who is Funded
The CASSINI Prize for digital space applications is designed to fund innovative solutions focused on environmental protection and space technology. It primarily targets Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of developing and demonstrating advanced digital applications. The program's core objective is to combat plastic pollution in aquatic environments by leveraging EU space data.
What is Funded
The CASSINI Prize specifically supports projects that develop digital space applications for environmental impact, particularly targeting plastic pollution. Solutions are expected to be at a high level of technological readiness, ready for demonstration in an operational setting.
Type and Scope of Funding
The CASSINI Prize offers substantial financial support in the form of a monetary prize. A significant total budget is allocated for this competition, intended to reward the most impactful and innovative solutions.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants for the CASSINI Prize must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements governing various aspects from application submission to post-award obligations. These are primarily detailed in the official Rules of Contest, which serves as the authoritative guide for all participants.
Application Procedure
The application process for the CASSINI Prize is streamlined through an online submission system, with all procedural details, documentation requirements, and evaluation methodologies clearly defined in the program's official Rules of Contest.
Legal Basis
The CASSINI Prize operates under a robust legal framework, drawing its authority from key European Union regulations and policies. These foundational documents ensure the program's legitimacy, guide its implementation, and uphold transparency.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
2,850,000 €
Allocated Budget:
2,850,000 €
Award Channel:
Prizes And Competitions
Region:
The specific eligible countries are detailed in the Rules of Contest.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Solutions for detection, monitoring and tracking of plastic pollution in rivers, lakes, shores and coastal zones, and supporting its removal to prevent ocean pollution.
Application Type:
Unknown
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (Horizon Europe Framework Programme), EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA)
Managed By:
EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA)
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