ESA: Call for proposals “ICT Electronic Devices Sustainability"

ICT Electronic Devices Sustainability Call for Proposals (Open Competition) - Feasibility Study. Objective As the ICT and electronics sector continues to grow, developing solutions that improve the lifespan and sustainability of such markets, while reducing their impact on health and the environment, is vital. This competition aims to support solutions which address any of the sustainability challenges relating to: e-mobility batteries electrical products electronic waste the ICT sector The intended solution can target any part of a product’s lifecycle - from improving the sustainable sourcing of materials, to helping recover useful components as products reach the end of their lifecycle. Topics Of Relevance ESA has identified three challenges related to ICT and electronic devices’ sustainability. These are: structural integrity, disposal and recycling of batteries export and management of electronic waste (e-waste) environmental effects of data centres and blockchain-powered solutions We look for promising business ideas which address topics of relevance or related areas that propose: attractive market opportunities, identified customer needs and customer engagement commercially viable service concepts technically feasible solutions added value of space data or technology motivated teams with business, technical, and financial expertise Value of Space Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are essential in the development...