Since 2018, the Agency organises the ‘EDA Defence Innovation Prize’ which rewards companies and research entities who come up with ground-breaking technologies, products, processes or services applicable in the defence domain. The contest aims to stimulate defence innovation in Europe and provide non-traditional defence stakeholders (civil industries, SMEs, research organisations, universities, Read More
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is challenging industry to find innovative AI-driven solutions for image recognition and remote sensing. For this, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency RVO has issued a new SBIR call. Objective of this SBIR call 1) Developing AI solutions using imagery with remote sensing (sensing on the ground, Read More
Space technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives and in the green and digital transition. For instance, Earth Observation systems, such as Copernicus, not only help mitigate the effects of climate change, but also promote the development of AI image analysis. Meanwhile, numerous EU economic sectors rely on Read More
For the 12th time, the Copernicus Masters 2022 is opening its submissions to award innovative solutions that use Copernicus Earth observation (EO) and other space data. The competition partners, with global players from institutions, research and industry, are awarding dedicated challenges and prizes. The common goal of the Copernicus Masters and Read More
The Groundstation European Essay Competition provides a platform for young, ambitious students to exercise their writing skills and participate in the European Space Community At groundstation.SPACE we are striving to build a vibrant community of providers and users of Space data technologies. Content creation, webinars, matchmaking, these, as well Read More
Funding Opportunity According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), at the end of 2020, 82.4 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, or events seriously disturbing public order, resulting in multiple humanitarian crises. ESA is currently in discussions with leading humanitarian organisations Read More
Every year, the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) recognises companies’ performance, partnerships and outstanding products for their exemplary contribution to the European Earth Observation ecosystem through the EARSC Awards campaign. The awards are drawn from various categories and will be judged by renowned international experts The awards’ results Read More
At the recent European Space Conference in Brussels, the four key partners of the Cassini space entrepreneurship initiative further committed their support for the programme. The European Commission, the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the European Investment Fund (EIF) committed to multiplying Read More
EUSPA launches #myEUspace competition, more space for EU innovation and entrepreneurs. The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) launches myEUspace competition. The EU prize contest targets innovators and entrepreneurs ready to explore, develop and commercialise innovative solutions that leverage EU Space data and services, going beyond the current Read More
The extended deadline for the 2021 Copernicus and Galileo Masters competitions is today, 21 July 2021! Make sure to finish your application before midnight CET! Copernicus Masters 2021 The Copernicus Masters is the global innovation competition to foster the user uptake of Copernicus applications. It was launched in 2011 on behalf of the European Space [&Read More















