Submissions are welcome in any application field, including: Smart Cities Transport and Mobility Health Tourism/Leisure Agriculture

The ESA Technology Expansion Challenge is looking for solutions in the areas of IoT and Machine Learning to explore the benefits of integrating Copernicus Earth observation data into their product or service. The Copernicus programme and its family of Sentinel satellites provide users with free and open, near-real-time data on a global level for use across a wide range of applications in many industries. The ESA Technology Expansion Challenge is designed to provide IoT and Machine Learning solutions with the creative platform required to enhance their product or service using Sentinel data. Solutions should clearly demonstrate how Sentinel data will provide added benefits to their users and explain the process for implementation. Submissions are welcome in any application field, including: Smart Cities Transport and Mobility Health Tourism/Leisure Agriculture The ESA Technology Expansion Challenge aims to increase the exposure and understanding of Earth observation data in the IoT and Machine Learning markets. Those tasked with evaluating the submissions to this challenge will therefore focus on the Earth observation expansion s potential for technological feasibility, rather than its maturity. EUR 10,000 Cash Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC) Access to the Copernicus Accelerator programme (if eligible) Submissions to the ESA EO Future Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Innovation: How innovative is the idea and its proposed expansion within the market? Relevance: Does the addition of Copernicus data provide the solution with a point of difference over similar solutions? Technological feasibility: Does the technical implementation of Earth observation data allow for future scalability that will answer business needs? Commercial viability: Does the solution have real market potential? The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. To contribute to the success of Copernicus ESA is exploiting its 35 years of expertise in space programme development and management. While the Copernicus programme is politically led by the

European Union (EU), ESA is the overall coordinator of the Copernicus Space Component and will, inter alia, ensure the uninterrupted delivery of data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites and from an important number of Copernicus Contributing Missions at national, European and international level. Following the launch of Sentinel-1A on 4 April 2014 the Copernicus programme has entered its operational phase, serving users with an ever-increasing mix of satellite imagery and other data. www.esa.int

DLR is looking for innovative ideas that use Earth observation data to drive the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being. In addition to using Copernicus data and other Earth observation satellite data, participants are encouraged to supplement their solutions with other sources of data, such as information generated by crowd-sourcing or in-situ measurements. Solutions should support professionals working in these areas, inform the public, or empower public authorities to take action and solve issues on a local, national, or global scale. Areas of particular interest to DLR are: Environmental Management: Identifying environmental issues and managing natural resources Sustainable Energy Management: Monitoring and improving the generation, distribution, or consumption of energy Health Promotion: Identifying, monitoring and / or providing solutions for negative environmental factors affecting human health EUR 5,000 cash prize Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC Access to the Copernicus Accelerator programme (if eligible) Submissions to the DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Benefit for society, human wellbeing, sustainable resource management Copernicus relevance (significance of the use of sentinel satellite data for realisation) Innovation and technological feasibility User acceptance (benefits to users and/or the general public, short path to practical use) The Earth Observation Center (EOC) of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) comprises the German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD) and the Remote Sensing Technology Institute (IMF). The EOC works in all fields related to the development of algorithms and data analysis systems, as well as in the practical implementation of Earth observation applications and services from satellite data reception and near-real-time services to disaster monitoring and environmental mapping. As such, the EOC is involved in many aspects of Copernicus's design, implementation, and operations. In determining the focal points of its research, DLR is to a large extent guided by the demand for innovative products and services developed in close cooperation with industry entities. It also invests in promising technologies and offers its research and development capacities to partners for their own use. www.dlr.de

CGI is looking for new solutions with global potential that use Copernicus data to address real business problems. Solutions should be commercially viable and demonstrate added value to existing organisations. This could be demonstrated as either a disruptive change to the way an organisation does business, or by showing that the organisation will benefit from realisable cost efficiencies. The most compelling solutions will directly apply Copernicus data to provide new operational services to businesses and should already exist in prototype form or can be rapidly prototyped. The focus is on new application concepts, not the infrastructure required to develop and deploy these. Markets and potential application areas of particular interest to CGI include: Energy: Support site surveys, monitor pollution, or inform environmental regulatory requirements Utilities: Monitor networks/assets for threats, target maintenance needs, or enable more efficient operations Transport: Enable more efficient route planning and monitoring, or more efficient logistics Forestry: Provide novel insights for more effective forest management or supply chain tracking Agriculture: Support national scale crop monitoring, early yield prediction, or regulatory compliance checking Insurance: improve the prediction of event likelihood/impact, or assist with post-event assessment and reaction Propositions towards customers in, for example, banking, retail, supply chain or health-care-related industries are equally welcome. Promotion of the winning solution to CGI industry teams and relevant customers in the target markets e.g. attendance and presentation at relevant industry events Business development support to prepare for pre-operation with commercial customers Technical advice and assistance, for example with industrialising the architecture for scalability, reliability, revenue collection, and security Option to integrate winning prototype into a CGI EO exploitation platform Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC) Access to the Copernicus Accelerator programme (if eligible) Submissions to the CGI Big Data Big Business Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Commercial Potential: Does the solution have real market potential? Customer Problem: Does the solution clearly identify and solve real customer needs? Technical Feasibility: Does the solution apply Copernicus data to provide new operational services to businesses? Innovation: Does the solution demonstrate a novel technical or business approach? Challenge Fit: How well does the solution align with the challenge objectives?

CGI is a global end-to-end IT and business process services leader in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia. CGI works for Government and commercial clients and has a large Space business, with over 40 years experience of delivering complex, secure, mission-critical space systems. We deliver ground systems, exploitation platforms and space-enabled applications for clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission and for international organisations such as EUMETSAT and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. We are focused on applying Earth observations to help organisations meet their business challenges by developing operational, sustainable space-enabled services. Our global footprint, access to markets, strong IT and space skills, make a powerful combination for building international partnerships and business relationships. www.cgi-group.co.uk/space

Planet is looking for new solutions that monitor and act on physical changes to the earth as observed via satellite data. Solutions should use both Planet and Copernicus data to provide value-added services or insights to industry. To do this, participants will have free access to the Planet Platform, which provides imagery from both PlanetScope satellites and Copernicus Sentinel-2. Solutions should be commercially viable and proven with a working prototype over more than one area of land. The most compelling solutions will provide insights that have the potential to disrupt their market. Markets of particular interest to Planet are: Finance & Business Intelligence: Build predictive analytics based on change detection e.g. crop yield, oil inventory, disaster impact. Energy & Infrastructure: Use daily change detection to monitor assets, understand industry competitors, or assess and mitigate disaster. Civil Government: Understand changes in urban growth or monitor natural disasters, food and water security, or the local environment. Forestry: Analyse forest health by monitoring daily changes in illegal logging and forestry operations. Mapping: Increase map accuracy with frequent imagery updates. Each participant that registers for the Planet Daily Change Challenge will have free access to Planet s global imagery and an API key via the Planet Platform for the duration of the Challenge. This includes documentation to assist you with building solutions based on your analysis of the imagery. Register directly with Planet for your free access: www.planet.com/copernicustrial Planet will provide the winner with an opportunity to finalise their solution and bring it to market. This includes the following prize details: 6 months free access to Planet s Application Developer Program (ADP) that includes access to Planet s daily data over relevant areas of land (up to 150k sq. km), with a commercial value close to EUR 1 million. Sales support for the winner when their solution is customer ready and where relevant, integration into Planet s regular sales efforts. Technical and business consulting from Planet during the 6-month ADP phase. Exclusive commercial contract for Planet imagery once the first customer is identified. Criteria Each submission to the Planet Daily Change Challenge will be assessed against the following criteria: Innovation: Does the solution propose something more than an imagery browser? Planet Connection: Does the solution use both Planet data and Copernicus data to create added-value for end users? Industrial Application: Can the solution be used to solve real challenges faced by businesses today?

Commercial Viability: Does the solution present a viable business model that considers the cost of operations and Planet imagery? Founded in 2010 by a team of ex-nasa scientists, Planet is driven by a mission to image the entire Earth every day, and make Earth's changes visible, accessible and actionable. Planet started as a small team of physicists, aerospace and mechanical engineers in a garage, using the cubesat form-factor to inform the first designs of the Dove satellite. Just three years after their first satellite entered space, Planet now operates the largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites...ever. Their satellites are collecting a radical new data set with endless, real-world applications. Whether one is measuring agricultural yields, monitoring natural resources, or aiding first responders after natural disasters, Planet s data is here to lend businesses and humanitarian organisations a helping hand. Planet believes timely, global imagery will empower informed, deliberate and meaningful stewardship of our planet. https://www.planet.com

BayWa is looking for innovative solutions that use new technologies, ideas and products to support sustainable agriculture. As the global population continues to grow every year, so too does the demand for agricultural products. To continue feeding the world without damaging the environment is one of the greatest challenges faced by society and can only be achieved by increasing the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production. BayWa invites submissions that look to tackle this challenge by combining satellite data with other data sources in an innovative and commercially viable way. BayWa is particularly interested in new ideas that support the following application fields: Sustainable Irrigation Management Crop Nutrient Monitoring and Modelling Early Crop Disease Identification Do you have a Smart Farming idea that doesn t fit the above? BayWa encourages you to enter it as well! EUR 5,000 Cash Mentoring package from BayWa, FarmFacts and Vista, including support with scientific and commercial expertise, developing a go-to-market strategy, and identifying sales channels Access to BayWa sales platforms and customers through Next Farming. Access to BayWa agri-business and agri-organisation networks Access to field trails in multiple countries (if eligible) Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC) Submissions to the BayWa Smart Farming Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Innovation: Does the solution demonstrate a new/novel approach to Smart Farming? Earth observation: Does the solution use Earth observation data to bring added-value to end-users? Technical Feasibility: Can the technical element of the solution be used in a commercial context? Commercial Viability: Does the solution have real market potential? BayWa is a group with worldwide operations in the core competencies of trading, logistics and supplementary services in its three operating segments Agriculture, Energy and Building Materials and the Innovation & Digitalisation development segment. Digital Farming is geared towards the development and marketing of digital solutions for agriculture. Such solutions are opening up entirely new opportunities for the agricultural sector. As a shareholder of Vista GmbH, BayWa offers attractive satellite and model-based solutions for agricultural purposes. Together with the subsidiary FarmFacts and its high degree of acceptance and experience as a systems service provider, BayWa can already offer a wide range of innovative services today. The head office of the parent company, which was founded in 1923, is located in Munich. The international activities focus on Europe as well as on the US and New Zealand. www.baywa.com

Astrosat is looking for new solutions that use Copernicus data to provide fast and useful support to first responders in critical situations. Solutions must have the potential to be added to Astrosat s RAPID platform as a 3rd party application. In addition to Copernicus data, participants are encouraged to integrate other sources of data into their solutions. For example, In-situ data, other satellite data or sociodemographic information, has the potential to increase the benefits and value of Copernicus data to first responders and should be considered by participants. Solutions can focus on one specific type of disaster (e.g. flooding, earthquake, man-made disasters, etc) or can address multiple types of disasters. Likewise, solutions can be designed to support teams in specific regions or can look to support teams in disasters that occur across the globe. Of interest to Astrosat this year is ways of tackling the compound effects of natural disasters but remember, there is no limit to the ways which applicants could address disaster management, the more innovative and novel the better! Business and technical support worth EUR 8,000 to take the solution to market. Integration into Astrosat s RAPID demonstrator, including showcasing the solution to existing and potential RAPID customers at worldwide exhibitions. Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC) Access to the Copernicus Accelerator programme (if eligible) Entrants will be evaluated by senior members from the Astrosat RAPID team and other appointed experts. Each submission to Astrosat s Disaster Management Challenge will be assessed against the following criteria: Innovation: Do the key attributes of the solution present a new or novel approach to disaster management? Accuracy: Do the solution s data processing capabilities provide reliable and efficient support to first responders? Customer Experience: Taking the different user groups into consideration, how easy is it the solution to use? (User groups range from senior coordinators, down to first responders on the ground) Value: Does the solution gather, process and present the data in a way that provides useful and timely support to first responders? Astrosat is a private sector, commercial, satellite applications company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Astrosat s clients are spread internationally from South East Asia to Central America and consume products as diverse as deforestation monitoring to energy efficiency in the urban environment as well as disaster response management. www.astrosat.space

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for solutions that use both Sentinel and Airbus Earth Observation data to deliver value-added services for specific communities and markets, such as Smart Cities, Maritime, Defence & Security, Forestry, and Agriculture. Participants with solutions for other markets are also eligible to enter the Challenge. Solutions should be technically feasible, commercially viable and clearly show the connection between Copernicus and Airbus EO data. To support the prototyping of such new value-added services, participants of the Airbus Multi-Data Challenge will receive free access to numerous datasets via its OneAtlas Sandbox Platform: www.intelligenceairbusds.com/sandbox. Pléiades, SPOT, TerraSAR-X, WorldDEM, and DMC Imagery sets, Machine Learning samples and various APIs are available through the platform for participants to combine with Sentinel data for the development of their solutions. Additional data sources, such as IoT, AIS, GPS, Open data etc., may also be used in the solution. Note that use of this Sandbox Platform is also open to participants to other Challenges. EUR 100,000 Airbus satellite data voucher for the Airbus GeoStore Access to OneAtlas Playground (website TBC) Business development support from technical and market experts within Airbus to develop the winning solution Once the solution has demonstrated technical feasibility and commercial viability, the winner will have the opportunity to present their solution to Airbus stakeholders such as Airbus Ventures and BizLabs, opening the door to potential partnerships Submissions to the Airbus Multi-Data Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Technical Innovation: Does the solution demonstrate novel data processing capabilities? Business Innovation: Does the solution demonstrate novel business models for this industry? Airbus Connection: To what extent does the solution leverage Airbus Earth observation products and services? Business Credibility: Does the solution have real market potential? Technical Feasibility: Does the technical element of the solution allow for future scalability that will answer business needs? Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of EUR 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners and is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe s number one space enterprise. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

The Intelligence Programme Line within Airbus is the supplier of choice for commercial satellite imagery, C2ISR systems and related services. The company has unrivalled expertise in satellite imagery acquisition, data processing, fusion, dissemination and intelligence extraction allied to significant command and control capabilities. Based upon exclusive commercial access to Pléiades, SPOT, TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X satellites, combined with broad applications experience, Intelligence delivers an extensive portfolio spanning the entire geo-information value chain. www.intelligence-airbusds.com

The Satellite Applications Catapult in partnership with the UK Space Agency is looking for new solutions that apply data visualisation tools to Copernicus, and other EO, data. Solutions should visualise data in a way that offers an interactive and user-friendly experience for customers. The most compelling solutions will show consideration for the user experience throughout the design process. Solutions should transform geospatial data into actionable information by applying technologies such as AR, VR, 3D modelling, gaming software or any other data visualisation tool to enhance and improve customer interaction with data. Participants are encouraged to explore the integration of Copernicus data with other non-space data sets in the development of their solution, potentially from UAVs, in-situ-sensor networks or customers own data. Submissions can be across any market area but should be commercially viable and meet genuine customer requirements. Business development support package valued at 5,000 and tailored to the needs of the winner which could include business modelling, design, technical support or IP guidance. Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC) Access to the Copernicus Accelerator programme (if eligible) Submissions to the Catapult Data Visualisation Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Customer Problem: Does the solution clearly identify and solve real customer needs? Have customers/users been involved in the design/development process? Commercial Viability: Does the solution have real market potential? Innovation: Does the solution demonstrate an innovative technical or business approach? Technical Feasibility: Is this solution possible? Is the use of Copernicus data an integral part of the proposed solution? Customer Experience: Does the solution use or intend to use relevant novel tools or technologies for data visualization to enhance or improve customer interaction with data? This Challenge has been set by the Satellite Applications Catapult in partnership with Innovate UK, the UK Space Agency and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The Catapult is an independent innovation and technology company, created to help organisations make use of and benefit from satellite technologies, and brings together multi-disciplinary teams to generate ideas and solutions in an open innovation environment. A not-for-profit company, the Catapult provides facilities, platforms and expert knowledge to enable the translation of ideas from concept to market. www.catapult.org.uk

The German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) is looking for solutions that use Copernicus data to solve major challenges faced by transport systems today. Solutions can solve challenges on the local, national or international level and can target any mode of transportation. Participants are encouraged to use Copernicus data along with additional data sources such as traffic information, or other mobility-related data. Areas of interest to the BMVI include: Transport infrastructure: Ensure the ongoing quality, safety and maintenance of road, rail, or aviation infrastructure Environmental impact: Monitor or improve the impact of transport on the environment, such as emissions, oil dependency, or reduction of natural habitats Freight transport and logistics: Develop new concepts to deliver goods as fast as possible to their destination but also taking cost, noise pollution, and the environment into consideration Maritime safety: Ensure or improve the efficient and safe operations of maritime transport, considering additional factors such as fuel consumption, weather forecasts, ship tracking etc. EUR 5,000 cash prize Access to cloud computing facilities and Copernicus data via the Copernicus Data and Exploitation Platform Deutschland (CODE-DE). Attendance and presentation at a transport related event of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) (if eligible) Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC) Submissions to the BMVI Digital Transport Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Innovation: Does the solution present a novel/new approach to solving transport challenges? Societal benefits: Does the solution show significant value for today s transport systems, society and/or the environment? Technical Feasibility: Does the solution apply Copernicus data to provide value-added services to endusers? Commercial Viability: Does the solution have real market potential? This challenge has been issued by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) with support from the DLR Space Administration. Together with its executive agencies, the BMVI addresses issues related to transport and mobility, digital matters and spatial development in Germany. The BMVI is responsible for the German participation in the Copernicus programme design along with the European Commission and other European players. It consolidates national interests and coordinates national accompanying measures.

Acting on behalf of the Federal Government, DLR Space Administration designs and implements Germany's Space Program, which integrates all German space activities on the national and European level. These activities include Germany's national Space Program and Germany's contributions to the European Space Agency (ESA) as well as the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT). In addition, the DLR Space Administration shapes and monitors the Space topic within the European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. www.bmvi.de

The Copernicus Masters University Challenge is looking for students and research associates to compete for the chance to transform their bright ideas into successful commercial ventures. Seeking to bridge the gap from Earth observation research and academia to entrepreneurship, this challenge is designed to offer a creative platform for developing the most cutting-edge ideas using Earth observation data. In addition to establishing links to the world of business, the University Challenge increases the exposure and credibility of student-driven innovations at the global level. Those tasked with evaluating the ideas submitted will thus focus on creativity and market needs rather than technological maturity. Submissions are welcome in any relevant application field, including but not limited to: Agriculture Transportation Emergency management Environmental protection Renewable energies Tourism/leisure EUR 1,000 cash prize Consulting package to develop your idea into a valid business case. Additionally, qualify your business for one of the 16 ESA BICs (worth up to EUR 50,000). Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 (financial support by EC) Submissions to the University Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Innovation: Does the solution demonstrate a novel application of Earth observation data? Copernicus Connection: Does the solution use Copernicus data to add value for end-users? Technical Feasibility: Does the solution apply Copernicus data in a technically Project Sustainability: Does the solution have real market potential? AZO is an international networking and branding company for European space programmes, supporting entrepreneurship with more than 500 companies founded in Europe. Over the last 15 years, AZO has established the leading European space cluster innovation network for the satellite downstream market. AZO organises the Innovation Masters Series, the most important space-related innovation competitions: European Satellite Navigation Competition, Copernicus Masters, INNOspace Masters, Space Exploration Masters. www.azo-space.com

The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to support sustainable development. Copernicus is an inspiring programme for sustainable development, enabling the delivery of new and cost-effective environmental and societal services. Solutions should deliver concrete value for users and be technically and commercially feasible, ideally demonstrated through a prototype. Participants should have a clear plan for the short and long-term financing of their solution. The most promising submissions will have a connection to one of the following areas of interest: The United Nation s sustainable development goals e.g. achieving zero hunger, no poverty good health, clean water etc. The sustainable use of natural resources e.g. in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, raw materials etc. Climate change actions e.g. renewable energy production, monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions etc. The protection of the environment in general The Challenge is open to all profiles: entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, SMEs, research centres, university departments, and public organisations at the European, national, and local level. EUR 5,000 cash prize Invitation to a relevant European Commission event Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 Submissions to the Copernicus Sustainable Development Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Copernicus Connection: Does the solution use Copernicus data to add value for end-users? Project Potential: Is the project technically feasible and innovative? Project Sustainability: Does the solution have real market potential? Team: Does the team have the required technical and business expertise to successfully implement the project and bring it to market? The European Commission is an institution of the European Union. It proposes and implements the policies, laws, and treaties of the European Union. In particular, the European Commission manages several Space Programmes, including Galileo, the constellation of GNSS satellites, and Copernicus, which provides full free and open access to Earth observation data and services for environment and security. Copernicus has a variety of applications, including maritime rescue, disaster management and sustainable agriculture. www.copernicus.eu

The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to support public authorities. Copernicus is an inspiring programme for the public sector, enabling the delivery of new and cost-effective services for public authorities at the European, national, and local level. Solutions should deliver concrete value for users and be technically and commercially feasible, ideally demonstrated through a prototype. Participants should have a clear plan for the short and long-term financing of their solution. Possible examples include: Monitoring the implementation of regulatory obligations e.g. measuring air pollution, water quality, or agricultural subsidies etc. Supporting public authorities with the provision of public services e.g. urban planning, infrastructure management, public transportation, smart cities etc. The Challenge is open to all profiles: entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, SMEs, research centres, university departments, and public organisations at the European, national, and local level. EUR 5,000 cash prize Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 Submissions to Copernicus Government Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Copernicus Connection: Does the solution use Copernicus data to add value for end-users? Project Potential: Is the project technically feasible and innovative? Project Sustainability: Does the solution have real market potential? Team: Does the team have the required technical and business expertise to successfully implement the project and bring it to market? The European Commission is an institution of the European Union. It proposes and implements the policies, laws, and treaties of the European Union. In particular, the European Commission manages several Space Programmes, including Galileo, the constellation of GNSS satellites, and Copernicus, which provides full free and open access to Earth observation data and services for environment and security. Copernicus has a variety of applications, including maritime rescue, disaster management and sustainable agriculture. www.copernicus.eu

The European Commission looking for innovative solutions that improve access to Copernicus data and services. In particular solutions could improve data processing, data visualisation or the way in which Copernicus could be combined with other sources of data. Solutions should deliver concrete value for users and be technically and commercially feasible, ideally demonstrated through a prototype. Participants should have a clear plan for the short and long-term financing of their solution. Possible examples of improving data access include: Facilitating the integration of Copernicus-based maps into other applications Enabling simple visualisation of Copernicus data and services Facilitating the combination of Copernicus data with other sources of data Implementing protocols to ease the use and processing of Copernicus data and services Developing software analytics for Copernicus data and services The Challenge is open to all profiles: entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, SMEs, research centres, university departments, and public organisations at the European, national, and local level. EUR 5,000 cash prize Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 Submissions to Copernicus Data Access Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Copernicus Connection: Does the solution use Copernicus data to add value for end-users? Project Potential: Is the project technically feasible and innovative? Project Sustainability: Does the solution have real market potential? Team: Does the team have the required technical and business expertise to successfully implement the project and bring it to market? The European Commission is an institution of the European Union. It proposes and implements the policies, laws, and treaties of the European Union. In particular, the European Commission manages several Space Programmes, including Galileo, the constellation of GNSS satellites, and Copernicus, which provides full free and open access to Earth observation data and services for environment and security. Copernicus has a variety of applications, including maritime rescue, disaster management and sustainable agriculture. www.copernicus.eu

The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to provide services to businesses in commercial sectors. With this challenge, the Commission aims to demonstrate that Copernicus presents significant commercial potential. Solutions should deliver concrete value for users and be technically and commercially feasible, ideally demonstrated through a prototype. Participants should have a clear plan for the short and long-term financing of their solution. Possible markets of interest include: Insurance: Predicting or evaluating losses due to environmental factors Mining: Improving the process of extracting raw materials such as oil and gas Agriculture: Applications for farmers, forest-owners, and fishermen Energy: Applications to improve the production of renewable energies Constructive: Services to help construction companies monitor infrastructure Transportation: Improving traffic congestion, pollution, road conditions etc. The Challenge is open to all profiles: entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, SMEs, research centres, university departments, and public organisations at the European, national, and local level. EUR 5,000 cash prize Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 Submissions to Copernicus B2B Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Copernicus Connection: Does the solution use Copernicus data to add value for end-users? Project Potential: Is the project technically feasible and innovative? Project Sustainability: Does the solution have real market potential? Team: Does the team have the required technical and business expertise to successfully implement the project and bring it to market? The European Commission is an institution of the European Union. It proposes and implements the policies, laws, and treaties of the European Union. In particular, the European Commission manages several Space Programmes, including Galileo, the constellation of GNSS satellites, and Copernicus, which provides full free and open access to Earth observation data and services for environment and security. Copernicus has a variety of applications, including maritime rescue, disaster management and sustainable agriculture. www.copernicus.eu

The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to create added value for industry and society. Participants can utilise Copernicus data for global, pan-european or local applications. Solutions should deliver concrete value for users and be technically and commercially feasible, ideally demonstrated through a prototype. Participants should have a clear plan for the short and long-term financing of their solution. Possible areas of interest include: Forest management Water management Agriculture Food security Spatial planning The Challenge is open to all profiles: entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, SMEs, research centres, university departments, and public organisations at the European, national, and local level. EUR 5,000 cash prize Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 Submissions to Copernicus Land Monitoring Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Copernicus Connection: Does the solution use Copernicus data to add value for end-users? Project Potential: Is the project technically feasible and innovative? Project Sustainability: Does the solution have real market potential? Team: Does the team have the required technical and business expertise to successfully implement the project and bring it to market? The European Commission is an institution of the European Union. It proposes and implements the policies, laws, and treaties of the European Union. In particular, the European Commission manages several Space Programmes, including Galileo, the constellation of GNSS satellites, and Copernicus, which provides full free and open access to Earth observation data and services for environment and security. Copernicus has a variety of applications, including maritime rescue, disaster management and sustainable agriculture. www.copernicus.eu

The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to support the management of natural disasters, man-made emergency situations, and humanitarian crises. The Copernicus emergency management service (Copernicus EMS) provides timely and accurate geo-spatial information derived from both satellite and in-situ data. Solutions should deliver concrete value for users and be technically and commercially feasible, ideally demonstrated through a prototype. Participants should have a clear plan for the short and longterm financing of their solution. Possible areas of interest include: Natural Disasters: Monitoring and management of Avalanches, Forest Fires, Flooding, Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Hurricanes etc. Man-made Disasters: Monitoring and management of Nuclear Plant Emergencies, Chemical Emergencies, Oil spills, etc. Humanitarian Crises: Monitoring and management of Droughts, Famine, Disease, etc. The Challenge is open to all profiles: entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, SMEs, research centres, university departments, and public organisations at the European, national, and local level. EUR 5,000 cash prize Substantial satellite data quota worth EUR 5,000 Submissions to Copernicus Emergency Management Challenge will be evaluated against the following criteria: Copernicus Connection: Does the solution use Copernicus data to add value for end-users? Project Potential: Is the project technically feasible and innovative? Project Sustainability: Does the solution have real market potential? Team: Does the team have the required technical and business expertise to successfully implement the project and bring it to market? The European Commission is an institution of the European Union. It proposes and implements the policies, laws, and treaties of the European Union. In particular, the European Commission manages several Space Programmes, including Galileo, the constellation of GNSS satellites, and Copernicus, which provides full free and open access to Earth observation data and services for environment and security. Copernicus has a variety of applications, including maritime rescue, disaster management and sustainable agriculture. www.copernicus.eu