Applications are now open for the Africa–EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP) Business Innovation Programme, which is aimed at entrepreneurs building an Earth Observation (EO) solution for Africa’s agriculture, climate, water, energy, or infrastructure challenges.
The AESPP is a co-owned African-European initiative funded by the European Commission under the Global Gateway strategy. Through its Continental Innovation activity, which is jointly implemented by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the African Space Agency, AESPP supports African EO startups and SMEs with capacity development, innovation support, and connections to investors and partners.
The Business Innovation Programme, co-led with GrowthAfrica, will provide a 12-month support journey for Africa-registered EO downstream businesses, whether they are startups, growth-stage SMEs, or established SMEs. Selected businesses will gain access to EUR20,000 (US$23,000) milestone-based funding, 12 months of innovation support and dedicated mentoring, and access to a pan-African and European network of investors and partners.
Applications are open here until May 31.