A list of topics from across Horizon 2020 of interest to the space sector.

1. Horizon 2020 UK National Contact Point for Space
October 2017
Call Topic Action Type Area Deadline
DT-SPACE-01-EO-2018-2020 Copernicus market uptake Innovation Earth observation 06.03.18
DT-SPACE-01-EO-2018-2020 Copernicus market uptake Innovation Earth observation 12.03.19
LC-SPACE-02-EO-2018
Copernicus evolution – Mission exploitation concepts [subtopics: a) Preparation of a European capacity for monitoring
Polar Regions; b) Preparation of a European capacity for improving agriculture monitoring; c) Preparation of a European
capacity for improving forest monitoring]
Coordination & Support Earth observation 06.03.18
LC-SPACE-03-EO-2018 Copernicus evolution - Preparing for the next generation of Copernicus Marine Service ocean models Research & Innovation Earth observation 06.03.18
LC-SPACE-04-EO-2019-2020 Copernicus evolution – Research activities in support of cross-cutting applications between Copernicus services Research & Innovation Earth observation 12.03.19
LC-SPACE-05-EO-2019
Copernicus evolution – Research activities in support to a European operational monitoring system for fossil CO2
emissions
Research & Innovation Earth observation 12.03.19
DT-SPACE-06-EO-2019 International Cooperation Copernicus – Designing EO downstream applications with international partners Research & Innovation Earth observation 12.03.19
DT-SPACE-07-BIZ-2018 Space hubs for Copernicus Coordination & Support Earth observation 06.03.18
DT-SPACE-08-BIZ-2018 Space outreach and education Coordination & Support Business support 06.03.18
DT-SPACE-09-BIZ-2019 Space hubs (support to start-ups) Coordination & Support Business support 12.03.19
SPACE-10-TEC-2018-2020
Technologies for European non-dependence and competitiveness [subtopics: Group A (2018): JTF-2018/20-3 – High
Capacity FPGAs [U12]; JTF-2018/20-8 – ASICS: 28nm Deep Sub-Micron (DSM) [U22b]; JTF-2018/20-16 – Active discrete
power components [U14]; JTF-2018/20-18 – RF components [N27]; JTF-2018/20-19 – Passive components [U13]; JTF-
2018/20-22 – High temperature packaging [N49]]
Research & Innovation Technology 06.03.18
SPACE-10-TEC-2018-2020
Technologies for European non-dependence and competitiveness [subtopics: Group B (2019): JTF-2018/20-2 – ASICS for
mixed signal processing [U11]; JTF-2018/20-11 – Design and qualification of μcontroller for space applications [N52]; JTF-
2018/20-12 – Design and prototype of nvRAM for SPACE with serial interface ((quad)-SPI) [N53]; JTF-2018/20-21 – High
density (1000 pins and beyond) assembly capabilities and PCBs [U17]; JTF-2018/20-28 – Photonics components [U15]; JTF-
2018/20-31 – Advanced laser crystals for high power space applications [N63]]
Research & Innovation Technology 12.03.19
SPACE-11-TEC-2018
Generic space technologies [subtopics: a) Innovative solutions for very high power systems; b) Innovative thermal control
solutions for high temperature missions; c) Spacecraft bus stability and line-of-sight technologies; d) Advanced materials,
structures and production techniques (e.g. additive manufacturing); e) Ground systems with massive processing]
Research & Innovation Technology 06.03.18
SPACE-12-TEC-2018
SRC – Space robotics technologies [subtopics: a) Orbital Support Services; b) Robotised assembly of large modular orbital
structures; c) Robotised reconfiguration of satellites; d) Autonomous decision making; e) Exploring robot-robot interaction]
Research & Innovation Robotics 06.03.18
SPACE-13-TEC-2019
SRC – In-Space electrical propulsion and station keeping [subtopics: a) Thruster concepts or technologies; b) Transversal
concepts and technologies]
Research & Innovation Technology 12.03.19
LC-SPACE-14-TEC-2018-2019
Earth observation technologies [subtopics: a) Very high resolution optical EO for LEO and/or high resolution optical EO for
GEO/HEO instrument technologies; b) Competitive remote sensing instruments and space systems; c) Disruptive
technologies for remote sensing; d) On-board data processing; e) Advanced SAR/Radar technologies]
Research & Innovation Earth observation 06.03.18
LC-SPACE-14-TEC-2018-2019
Earth observation technologies [subtopics: a) Very high resolution optical EO for LEO and/or high resolution optical EO for
GEO/HEO instrument technologies; b) Competitive remote sensing instruments and space systems; c) Disruptive
technologies for remote sensing; d) On-board data processing; e) Advanced SAR/Radar technologies]
Research & Innovation Earth observation 12.03.19
SPACE-15-TEC-2018
Satellite communication technologies [subtopics: a) Secure and robust satellite communications; b) Bandwidth efficient
transmission techniques; c) High speed processing and flexible and reprogrammable telecommunication payloads; d)
Optical communications, including photonics, for very high throughput systems; e) Flexible broadband passive and active
antenna techniques; f) Inter-satellite links, data relay solutions and on-board switching; g) Advanced RF equipment; h)
Ground systems technologies]
Research & Innovation Communication 06.03.18
SPACE-16-TEC-2018
Access to space [subtopics: a) Potential Launch system reusability technologies and their applicability for European needs;
b) Launch system advanced manufacturing (e.g. tooling and machines) and modern infrastructures (including ground
infrastructures for low cost European launch sites)]
Research & Innovation Technology 06.03.18
SPACE-17-TEC-2019
Access to space [subtopics: a) Innovative concepts for low cost launch system and services for mini-, micro-, nano- satellites
and cubesats; b) Launch system advanced manufacturing (e.g. tooling and machines) and modern infrastructures (including
ground infrastructures for low cost European launch sites for mini, micro nano satellite launch system)]
Research & Innovation Technology 12.03.19
SPACE-18-TEC-2019-2020 In-orbit validation/demonstration – Mission design, integration and implementation Research & Innovation Technology 12.03.19
Space

2. Horizon 2020 UK National Contact Point for Space
October 2017
Call Topic Action Type Area Deadline
SPACE-20-SCI-2018 Scientific instrumentation and technologies enabling space science and exploration Research & Innovation Technology 06.03.18
SU-SPACE-22-SEC-2019 Space Weather Research & Innovation Space weather 12.03.19
LC-SPACE-EGNSS-1-2019-2020
EGNSS applications fostering green, safe and smart mobility [scope includes: Aviation; Road; Maritime; Rail; Public
transport]
Innovation Navigation 12.03.19
DT-SPACE-EGNSS-2-2019-2020 EGNSS applications fostering digitisation Innovation Navigation 12.03.19
SU-SPACE-EGNSS-3-2019-2020 EGNSS applications fostering societal resilience and protecting the environment Innovation Navigation 12.03.19
SPACE-EGNSS-4-2019 Awareness raising and capacity building Coordination & Support Navigation 12.03.19
ICT-09-2019-2020
Robotics in application areas [includes the subtopic: Research and Innovation boosting promising robotics applications,
which is open to all robotics-related research topics and to all new application areas]
Research & Innovation Robotics 28.03.19
ICT-17-2018 5G End to End Facility [mentions satellites being in scope] Research & Innovation Communication 31.01.18
ICT-18-2018 5G for cooperative, connected and automated mobility (CCAM) Innovation Communication 17.04.18
ICT-28-2018
Future hyper-connected sociality [includes advancements in geolocation where data from Galileo and EGNOS should be
considered ]
Research & Innovation Digital 17.04.18
DT-ICT-08-2019
Agricultural digital integration platforms [pilots should address building platforms integrating different technologies like
geolocalisation including through Galileo and EGNOS ]
Innovation Digital 14.11.18
SU-ICT-04-2019:
Quantum key distribution testbed [testbed should make use as much as possible of existing network infrastructure (fibres
and/or satellites)]
Innovation Quantum 28.08.18
EUK-02-2018
5G [under subtopic b) Focus on interoperability and integration of 5G vertical testbeds on heterogeneous environments,
mentions need to achieve coexistence and inter-working between same/different radio access technologies considering
both terrestrial (i.e., cellular) and non-terrestrial links (i.e., satellite )
Research & Innovation Communication 31.01.18
DT-FOF-01-2018 Skills needed for new manufacturing jobs [covers advanced manufacturing including digital capabilities] Coordination & Support Skills 22.02.18
DT-FOF-03-2018 Innovative manufacturing of opto-electrical parts Research & Innovation Technology 22.02.18
SC1-BHC-13-2019
Mining big data for early detection of infectious disease threats driven by climate change and other factors [mentions
use of Copernicus , Galileo and EGNOS ]
Research & Innovation
Earth observation &
navigation
16.04.19
SC1-DTH-03-2018
Adaptive smart working and living environments supporting active and healthy ageing [mentions use of Galileo and
EGNOS ]
Research & Innovation Navigation 24.04.18
SC1-DTH-05-2019
Large scale implementation of digital innovation for health and care in an ageing society [mentions use of Galileo and
EGNOS ]
Public Procurement of Innovative Navigation 24.04.19
LC-SFS-34-2019 Food Systems Africa [mention use of Copernicus and Earth observation data ] Research & Innovation Earth observation 23.01.19 (1st stage)
SFS-38-2018 Highly efficient management of soil quality and land resources Research & Innovation Earth observation 13.02.18 (1st stage)
BG-01-2018 Towards a Baltic and North Sea research and innovation programme Coordination & Support Earth observation 13.02.18
BG-07-2019-2020
The Future of Seas and Oceans Flagship Initiative [mentions use of GEO/GEOSS and Copernicus Marine Service as well
as observation technologies ]
Innovation Earth observation 23.01.19
BG-08-2018-2019 All Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance Flagship Coordination & Support Earth observation 13.02.18
BG-08-2018-2019 All Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance Flagship Research & Innovation Earth observation 23.01.19 (1st stage)
LC-SC3-RES-28-2018-2019-2020
Market uptake support [Development of tools or services using global earth observation data , (such as those available
through Copernicus ), to support development and deployment of renewable energy sources]
Coordination & Support Earth observation 13.02.18
LC-SC3-RES-28-2018-2019-2020
Market uptake support [Development of tools or services using global earth observation data , (such as those available
through Copernicus ), to support development and deployment of renewable energy sources]
Coordination & Support Earth observation 11.12.18
LC-SC3-ES-6-2019 Research on advanced tools and technological development Research & Innovation Earth observation 05.02.19
LC-SC3-JA-3-2019
European pre-commercial procurement programme for wave energy research & development [mentions Earth
observation networks]
Pre-Commercial Procurement Earth observation 27.08.19
Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing
Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy
Information and Communication Technologies
Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing
Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy

3. Horizon 2020 UK National Contact Point for Space
October 2017
Call Topic Action Type Area Deadline
MG-2-6-2019 Moving freight by water: sustainable infrastructure and innovative vessels [mentions use of EGNOS/Galileo ] Research & Innovation Navigation 16.01.19 (1st stage)
MG-2-8-2019
Innovative applications of drones for safety in transport [mentions use of EU satellite-based systems for navigation
EGNOS/Galileo, Copernicus and communication ]
Research & Innovation
Earth observation &
navigation &
communication
16.01.19 (1st stage)
MG-2-9-2019 Inco Flagship: Integrated multimodal, low-emission freight transport systems and logistics [mentions EGNOS/GALILEO] Research & Innovation Navigation 16.01.19 (1st stage)
MG-3-2-2018 The autonomous ship [mentions EGNOS/GALILEO] Innovation Navigation 30.01.18 (1st stage)
DT-ART-01-2018
Testing, validation and certification procedures for highly automated driving functions under various traffic scenarios
based on pilot test data [mentions EGNOS/GALILEO]
Research & Innovation Navigation 04.04.18
DT-ART-02-2018 Support for networking activities and impact assessment for road automation [mentions EGNOS/GALILEO] Research & Innovation Navigation 04.04.18
DT-ART-04-2019
Developing and testing shared, connected and cooperative automated vehicle fleets in urban areas for the mobility of all
[mentions EGNOS/GALILEO]
Innovation Navigation 24.04.19
LC-MG-1-2-2018 Sustainable multi-modal inter-urban transport, regional mobility and spatial planning [mentions use of GNSS] Research & Innovation Navigation 30.01.18 (1st stage)
LC-CLA-02-2019 Negative emissions and land-use based mitigation assessment [mentions use of Copernicus and GEOSS ] Research & Innovation Earth observation 19.02.10 (1st stage)
LC-CLA-04-2018
Resilience and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas to cope with climate change and hazard events [actions build
upon Copernicus Climate Change Service and Copernicus Emergency Management Service ]
Research & Innovation Earth observation 27.02.18 (1st stage)
LC-CLA-05-2019 Human dynamics of climate change [mentions use of Copernicus and GEOSS ] Research & Innovation Earth observation 19.02.10 (1st stage)
LC-CLA-06-2019 Inter-relations between climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem services [actions build upon Copernicus Service] Research & Innovation Earth observation 19.02.10 (1st stage)
LC-CLA-07-2019 The changing cryosphere: uncertainties, risks and opportunities Research & Innovation Earth observation 19.02.10 (1st stage)
LC-CLA-08-2018 Addressing knowledge gaps in climate science, in support of IPCC Research & Innovation Earth observation 27.02.18 (1st stage)
CE-SC5-03-2018
Demonstrating systemic urban development for circular and regenerative cities [mentions use of observational
programmes such as Copernicus and GEOSS , satellite navigation and positioning services offered by EGNOS/Galileo ]
Innovation
Earth observation &
navigation
27.02.18 (1st stage)
SC5-10-2019-2020
Raw materials innovation actions: exploration and Earth observation in support of sustainable mining [mentions use of
Copernicus , Earth observation, EGNOS , Galileo or other relevant Earth GNSS ]
Innovation
Earth observation &
navigation
19.02.10 (1st stage)
SC5-13-2018-2019
Strengthening international cooperation on sustainable urbanisation: nature-based solutions for restoration and
rehabilitation of urban ecosystems
Research & Innovation Earth observation 27.02.18 (1st stage)
SC5-13-2018-2019
Strengthening international cooperation on sustainable urbanisation: nature-based solutions for restoration and
rehabilitation of urban ecosystems
Research & Innovation Earth observation 19.02.10 (1st stage)
SC5-14-2019 Visionary and integrated solutions to improve well-being and health in cities [mentions use of Copernicus and GEOSS] Research & Innovation Earth observation 19.02.10 (1st stage)
SC5-15-2018
Strengthening the benefits for Europe of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) - establishing
'EuroGEOSS'
Innovation Earth observation 27.02.18 (1st stage)
SC5-16-2019 Development of commercial activities and services through the use of GEOSS and Copernicus data Innovation Earth observation 19.02.10 (1st stage)
SC5-17-2018
Towards operational forecasting of earthquakes and early warning capacity for more resilient societies [actions build on
Copernicus Emergency Management Service ]
Research & Innovation Earth observation 27.02.18 (1st stage)
SC5-19-2018
International network to promote cultural heritage innovation and diplomacy [mentions use of Earth observation data ,
Copernicus , satellite navigation and positioning ]
Coordination & Support
Earth observation &
navigation
27.02.18
SU-TRANSFORMATIONS-09-2018
Social platform on endangered cultural heritage and on illicit trafficking of cultural goods [mentions the use of satellite
imagery ]
Coordination & Support Earth observation 13.03.18
SU-INFRA01-2018-2019-2020
Prevention, detection, response and mitigation of combined physical and cyber threats to critical infrastructure in
Europe [threats inlcude space weather and ground segments of space systems mentioned as a critical infrastructure]
Innovation
Space weather &
infrastructure
23.08.18
SU-INFRA01-2018-2019-2020
Prevention, detection, response and mitigation of combined physical and cyber threats to critical infrastructure in
Europe [threats inlcude space weather and ground segments of space systems mentioned as a critical infrastructure]
Innovation
Space weather &
infrastructure
22.08.19
SU-DS05-2018-2019
Digital security, privacy, data protection and accountability in critical sectors [inlcudes a subtopic on digital security,
privacy and personal data protection in finance]
Innovation
Navigation &
communication
23.08.18
Secure Societies – Protecting Freedom and Security of Europe and its Citizens
Europe in a changing world – Inclusive, Innovative and Reflective Societies
Smart, Green & Integrated Transport
Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency & Raw Materials

4. Horizon 2020 UK National Contact Point for Space
October 2017
Call Topic Action Type Area Deadline
SU-DS05-2018-2019
Digital security, privacy, data protection and accountability in critical sectors [inlcudes a subtopic on digital security,
privacy and personal data protection in multimodal transport where satellite systems must be covered]
Innovation
Earth observation &
navigation &
communication
22.08.19
SU-DRS01-2018-2019-2020
Human factors, and social, societal, and organisational aspects for disaster-resilient societies [space weather inlcuded as
a disaster]
Research & Innovation Space weather 23.08.18
SU-DRS01-2018-2019-2020
Human factors, and social, societal, and organisational aspects for disaster-resilient societies [space weather inlcuded as
a disaster]
Research & Innovation Space weather 22.08.19