About smartEarth
smartEarth is the Canadian Space Agency's renewed funding initiative related to Earth observation applications development. It fosters a smart use of satellite data to develop solutions to key challenges on Earth and in our everyday lives.
Funding opportunities are provided through three different tracks: the Accelerator, the Integrator and the Enabler.
Objectives
- Develop innovative satellite data solutions to help meet various needs on Earth and in our everyday lives
- Increase collaboration among Canadian stakeholders
- Enhance expertise, growth and competitiveness in Canada's space sector
- Advance scientific knowledge
Funding
Available funding varies depending on the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Announcement of Opportunity (AO). The funds usually cover a period ranging from one to three years.
Eligibility
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations established and operating in Canada
- Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Canadian federal departments
Tracks
Funding opportunities are provided through three different tracks:
- Accelerator: The goal of this track is to speed up the development of innovative satellite data solutions, at different levels of readiness that will respond to challenges of importance to Canada.
- Integrator: The goal of this track is to provide innovative satellite data solutions that will meet national priorities and enhance federal government operations and service delivery to Canadians.
- Enabler: The goal of this track is to enhance the capacities and expertise of Canada's for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations and post-secondary institutions in the use and application of satellite data.
Projects
Projects will allow the development of innovative satellite data solutions that will help solve key challenges on Earth and in our everyday lives in a variety of fields.
For example, they may help monitor and protect ecosystems. They may also help improve agricultural practices, sustainability of natural resources or the safety of our infrastructures.
Contact
If you have questions about smartEarth, contact us at smartearth.utiliterre@asc-csa.gc.ca.