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  • 095 - Exploitation of Geo-spatial Data for Automated Vehicles

    095 - Exploitation of Geo-spatial Data for Automated Vehicles

    Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
    Start date: 20/11/2025
    Duration: 24 Months
    GNSS technologies typically suffer significant accuracy issues in urban environments due to signal degradation caused by obstacles like buildings which block and reflects GNSS signals leading to big positioning errors. The most dangerous impairments are due to specularly reflected Non-Line-Of-Sight (srNLOS) signals. Such errors can be attenuated through the application of the Intelligent Urban…

    Prime contractor

    Intecs S.p.A.

    Name: Intecs S.p.A.

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.intecs.it/

  • 235 - Integrated PoC for real-time Automotive useR case with Step

    235 - Integrated PoC for real-time Automotive useR case with Step

    Element 2 - Competitiveness in PNT
    Start date: 07/11/2025
    Duration: 12 Months
    The I-PoCARS project (Integrated PoC for real-time Automotive useR case with Step) addresses the creation of an enhanced localisation system solution through 5G connectivity and GNSS enhancement as a first step towards a path planning safety solution for autonomous vehicles.  The work intends to create a preliminary design for an integrated industry-led framework, linking space,…

    Prime contractor

    Vodafone

    Name: Vodafone

    Country: United Kingdom

    Website: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/

    Subcontractors

    The National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

    Name: The National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

    Country: United Kingdom

    Website: http://www.npl.co.uk/

    Radiolabs Consortium

    Name: Radiolabs Consortium

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.radiolabs.it

    University of L` Aquila

    Name: University of L` Aquila

    Country: Italy

    Website: http://exemerge.disim.univaq.it/

    Cranfield University

    Name: Cranfield University

    Country: United Kingdom

    Website: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/

    Viasat

    Name: Viasat

    Country: United Kingdom

    Website: https://www.viasat.com/government/

    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

    Name: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

    Country: United Kingdom

    Website: https://www.jaguarlandrover.com/

    University of Sheffield

    Name: University of Sheffield

    Country: United Kingdom

    Website: https://sheffield.ac.uk/

  • 077 - Technological Enablers of Cellular Networks for PVT Assurance

    077 - Technological Enablers of Cellular Networks for PVT Assurance

    Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
    Start date: 04/09/2025
    Duration: 12 Months
    ESA's NAVISP-EL1-077 project aims to develop a prototype Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system, focusing on secure positioning through GNSS and 5G encrypted signals. The initiative includes creating two emulators: a User Terminal Emulator (UTE) and a Service Provider Emulator (SPE). Qascom and the consortium have two main objectives: developing a testbed and a prototype User Terminal.…

    Prime contractor

    Qascom

    Name: Qascom

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.qascom.com/

    Subcontractors

    University of Patras  (UPAT)

    Name: University of Patras (UPAT)

    Country: Greece

    Website: https://ics.ece.upatras.gr/

    LOCTIO

    Name: LOCTIO

    Country: Greece

    Website: https://www.loctio.com/

  • 094 - High-Accuracy Formation Flying Technologies for Future Distributed Space Instruments

    094 - High-Accuracy Formation Flying Technologies for Future Distributed Space Instruments

    Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
    Start date: 16/07/2025
    Duration: 24 Months
    To investigate new concepts for ultra-accurate formation flying systems and initiate the develop a proof-of-concept software simulator on selected critical technologies. Main Outputs: Survey of state of the art, study of the possible concepts, enabling technologies and associated trade-offs Concept simulator (SW) Roadmap for technology maturation up to in-orbit demonstration, for instance…

    Prime contractor

    Thales Alenia Space Italy

    Name: Thales Alenia Space Italy

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/global/activities/space

    Subcontractors

    Thales Alenia Space France SAS

    Name: Thales Alenia Space France SAS

    Country: France

    Website: https://www.thalesaleniaspace.com/fr

    EMTECH

    Name: EMTECH

    Country: Greece

    Website: https://emtech.global/

    Scuola di Ingegneria Aerospaziale (SIA)

    Name: Scuola di Ingegneria Aerospaziale (SIA)

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://sia.web.uniroma1.it/

  • 097 - Use of ML Tech. to Optimize the Adaptive beam-Steering Capabilities of CRPAs for GNSS Receiver

    097 - Use of ML Tech. to Optimize the Adaptive beam-Steering Capabilities of CRPAs for GNSS Receiver

    Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
    Start date: 16/06/2025
    Duration: 24 Months
    Scope of the project is to perform activities and provide deliverables in relation to Use of ML techniques to optimize the adaptive beam-steering capabilities of CRPAs for GNSS user receivers. The core objectives of the project are: • Identify the best ML algorithm for adaptive null-steering beamformer with a compact antenna (elements spacing <λ/2) • Develop and evaluate the real-time…

    Prime contractor

    LEONARDO

    Name: LEONARDO

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.leonardo.com/it/

    Subcontractors

    Elettronica S.p.A.

    Name: Elettronica S.p.A.

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.eltgroup.net/

  • 200  - Precise & Resilient critical infrastructure Operations Through spacE & Underwater pnt Solutions (PROTEUS)

    200 - Precise & Resilient critical infrastructure Operations Through spacE & Underwater pnt Solutions (PROTEUS)

    Element 2 - Competitiveness in PNT
    Start date: 11/06/2025
    Duration: 18 Months
    The growing demand for autonomous solutions in underwater critical infrastructure operations is driving the subsea market toward more advanced and reliable technologies avoiding a strict dependence from manned vessels.  Innovative solutions should aim not only to reduce lower operational costs, but also to minimize risks to infrastructure and involved personnel, allowing more frequent and…

    Prime contractor

    Telespazio S.p.A.

    Name: Telespazio S.p.A.

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.telespazio.com/it/home

    Subcontractors

    Spaceexe SRL

    Name: Spaceexe SRL

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.spaceexe.com/en/home-page/

    SAIPEM SpA

    Name: SAIPEM SpA

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.saipem.com/it

    DRASS GALEAZZI S.r.l.

    Name: DRASS GALEAZZI S.r.l.

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.drass.tech/

  • 096 - Advanced visual INS for high-end handheld device

    096 - Advanced visual INS for high-end handheld device

    Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
    Start date: 19/05/2025
    Duration: 15 Months
    The main objective of this activity begins with a Technology Review and Use Case Definition, focusing on analysing state-of-the-art VINS and SLAM techniques for handheld devices and identifying key use cases and performance metrics. The next phase involves Solution Trade-Off, Design, and Integration, where a proof-of-concept navigation engine is developed by adapting technologies from the…

    Prime contractor

    Qascom

    Name: Qascom

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.qascom.com/

    Subcontractors

    Hightek S.R.L

    Name: Hightek S.R.L

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.hightek.it/en/

    La Sapienza University

    Name: La Sapienza University

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina-strutturale/home

  • 098 - Metrics to Assess the Performance of GNSS Authentication Schemes (PEGASO)

    098 - Metrics to Assess the Performance of GNSS Authentication Schemes (PEGASO)

    Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
    Start date: 21/03/2025
    Duration: 18 Months
    The core objective of the project PEGASO (PErformance of GNSS Auth Schemes by IndicatOrs) is to develop and validate a standardized methodology for evaluating GNSS anti-spoofing mechanisms and receiver implementations. This involves the realization of an end-to-end testbed that contains real and SDR receivers and a versatile simulation engine capable of generating navigations signals in realistic…

    Prime contractor

    Qascom

    Name: Qascom

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.qascom.com/

    Subcontractors

    Romanian InSpace Engineering S.R.L.

    Name: Romanian InSpace Engineering S.R.L.

    Country: Romania

    Website: https://roinspace.com/

  • 091 - Proof-of-concept of SOOP with broadband satcom signals in Ku/Ka-band

    091 - Proof-of-concept of SOOP with broadband satcom signals in Ku/Ka-band

    Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
    Start date: 28/01/2025
    Duration: 24 Months
    Currently, satellite navigation mainly relies on dedicated GNSS constellations in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).  With the increasing demand for resilient and ubiquitous Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), several initiatives are underway to diversify the orbits and frequencies for GNSS.  However, the rise of mega-constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for global telecommunication…

    Prime contractor

    Thales Alenia Space France SAS

    Name: Thales Alenia Space France SAS

    Country: France

    Website: https://www.thalesaleniaspace.com/fr

    Subcontractors

    Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC)

    Name: Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC)

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.enac.gov.it/

    Fondazione LINKs

    Name: Fondazione LINKs

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://linksfoundation.com/en/

    ABZero Srl

    Name: ABZero Srl

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.abzero.it/en/

    LEAT Universite Côte d’Azur

    Name: LEAT Universite Côte d’Azur

    Country: France

    Website: https://univ-cotedazur.fr/

    Helios Technology

    Name: Helios Technology

    Country: United Kingdom

    Website: https://www.egis-group.com/projects?sector=Aviation

  • 199  - MALCO: Monitoring of Activities in Large COnstruction Projects

    199 - MALCO: Monitoring of Activities in Large COnstruction Projects

    Element 2 - Competitiveness in PNT
    Start date: 31/12/2024
    Duration: 18 Months
    The proposed activity’s main objective is to develop an innovative solution for monitoring the construction processes of large infrastructures by using cutting-edge technologies such as GNSS (global navigation satellite systems), satellite EO (Earth observation), drones and wearable devices to guarantee a safe work environment for the construction workers and avoid delays in the construction…

    Prime contractor

    Nimbus

    Name: Nimbus

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.nimbus.aero/

    Subcontractors

    Axipiter

    Name: Axipiter

    Country: Italy

    Website: http://www.axipiter.space.it/

    ACCA

    Name: ACCA

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.acca.it/

    Gisky

    Name: Gisky

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.giskysrl.com/

    Peopletrust

    Name: Peopletrust

    Country: Italy

    Website: https://www.peopletrust.it/

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