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UK-NZ Earth Observation Demonstrator Call

22 May 2025

The UK–New Zealand Space Science and Innovation Partnership is pleased to launch an Open Call for collaborative Earth observation demonstrator projects.

New Zealand's South Island, as seen by ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space Station. Credit: ESA/NASA-S.Cristoforett
New Zealand's South Island, as seen by ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space Station. Credit: ESA/NASA-S.Cristoforetti​

This funding opportunity is part of the UKRI-led International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) and builds on recent bilateral scoping studies and stakeholder engagement across the UK and New Zealand.

We invite short-term projects that bring together UK and New Zealand researchers, institutions, and companies to test and pilot Earth observation solutions in one or more of the following themes:

  • Methane emissions and climate change
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Agritech applications

Each project must demonstrate joint UK–NZ leadership and a clear pathway to practical application or future scale-up.

Up to five projects will be funded at £30,000 each.

See full call document and details on how to apply: ISPF UK NZ Space OpenCall.pdf

Submission deadline: Friday 20 June 2025, 17:00 BST

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