As hubs of expertise and tools for scientific progress, innovation, and sustainable social development, universities face a complex set of challenges: from financial instability and budget pressures to rapid technological evolution, declining enrollments, and the need to respond to global drivers such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, and climate change.
In this context, the ‘University of Tomorrow’ call aims to support projects that leverage the unique capabilities of space technologies, such as satellite Earth observation, satellite communications, and global navigation, to support research, education, and the management of academic infrastructures. The expected result is the creation of integrated digital experiences that enrich academic exploration and practical applications through the use of space data.
Universities and the Space Economy: Why Participate in the ESA Call?