The Space-Tech Innovation Challenge 2020 will identify and develop the most promising new innovators, entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Africa.
The challenge is targeting downstream space-tech applications across agriculture, insurance, retail, sustainability and conservation.
Space-Tech applications use earth observation to gather information about the physical, chemical and biological systems of the planet via remote-sensing technologies. Such tech has seen a surge in demand for these applications across a wide range of industries.
Space- Tech Application 2020 is calling on Africa led startup to apply for this challenge To develop Africa’s geospatial readiness so that African businesses can service African demand for geospatial intelligence.
The top (10) participants get Screening for investment by Anza Capital and 1-month business development support through the Research Institute for Innovation & Sustainability with the Provision of ortho-ready satellite imagery from Maxar’s archive; 10x 25sqkm allocated per finalist up to the value of $75,250
The winners get 4-month online incubation and virtual mentorship, and ongoing access to a peer-to-peer network through the TechTribe while the first place Secure Watch Premium 5GB valid for 3 months to the value of $12,500 and Secure Watch Premium 2GB valid for 3 months to the value of $5,000 for 2nd and 3rd position.
The registration closes on 15th ocotober, 2020
To register, click here
