The Copernicus Masters is an international competition that awards prizes to innovative solutions, developments and ideas for business and society based on Earth observation data. Big data produced by Earth observation holds huge potential for the creation of innovative products and services. A wide variety of industries and areas of public interest stand to profit from the advances of the Copernicus programme.
AZO launched the Copernicus Masters in 2011 on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) and with strong support of world-class partners as part of their mission to foster the User Uptake of Copernicus services. The Copernicus Masters has developed into the moving force promoting cutting-edge solutions. Annually, different prize categories tackle global challenges with revolutionary competition entries in the fields of deep learning, IoT, big data analytics, smart mobility and industry 4.0 – just to name a few.
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The Copernicus Masters 2018 offers participants the largest number of Challenges to date. From smart farming to disaster management, there is a challenge for everyone! Discover the Challenges below.

ESA is looking for solutions in the areas of IoT, AI and Machine Learning to explore the benefits of integrating Copernicus EO data into a product or service.
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DLR is looking for innovative ideas that use EO data to drive the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.
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CGI is looking for new solutions with global potential that use Copernicus data to address real business problems.
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Planet is looking for new solutions that monitor and act on physical changes to the earth as observed via satellite data.
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BayWa is looking for innovative solutions that use new technologies, ideas and products to support sustainable agriculture.
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Astrosat is looking for new solutions that use Copernicus data to provide fast and useful support to first responders in critical situations.
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Airbus is looking for solutions that use both Sentinel and Airbus EO data to deliver value-added services for specific communities and markets.
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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.
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BMVI is looking for solutions that use Copernicus data to solve major challenges faced by transport systems today.
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The University Challenge is looking for students and research associates to compete for the chance to transform their bright ideas into successful commercial ventures.
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The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to support sustainable development.
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The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to support public authorities.
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The European Commission looking for innovative solutions that improve access to Copernicus data and services.
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The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to provide services to businesses in commercial sectors.
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The European Commission is looking for innovative solutions that use Copernicus to create added value for industry and society.
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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.
MorePRIZES WORTH > EUR 600,000
Participants have the chance to win prizes with a total value of more than EUR 600,000
CASH PRIZES
BUSINESS INCUBATION
BUSINESS COACHING
PATENT CONSULTING
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ACCESS TO TESTING FACILITIES
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
PUBLICITY
MARKETING SUPPORT
MARKET & FEASIBILITY STUDIES
ACCESS TO EXPERTS
ACCESS TO PUBLIC FUNDING
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The big data produced by Earth observation holds huge potential for the creation of innovative products and services. A wide variety of industries and areas of public interest stand to profit from the advances of the Copernicus programme. Find inspiration for your idea and check out the various application fields of the Copernicus Masters.
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