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