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University Challenge

The University Challenge is looking for students and research associates to compete for the chance to transform their bright ideas into successful commercial ventures.

The Challenge

Seeking to bridge the gap between Earth observation (EO) research and entrepreneurship, this challenge is designed to offer a creative platform for developing the most cutting-edge ideas using EO 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 solutions 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

Rewards 2022

Cash Prize
The winner will receive a cash prize of EUR 1,000.
Consulting
Consulting package to develop the solution into a valid business case. Additionally, business qualification for one of the 21 ESA BICs (worth up to EUR 50,000).

Additional Reward for the Overall Winner 2022

Cash Prize

EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Evaluation Criteria

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 feasible way?

Project Sustainability

Does the solution have real market potential?

About the Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO)

AZO Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen is an international networking and branding company for the European space programmes, supporting entrepreneurship with more than 700 companies founded in Europe. Since 2004, AZO has established the leading European space cluster innovation ecosystem for the satellite downstream market, while providing the necessary marketing and promotion platform, incubation and expert network, as well as regional funding programmes with the objective to increase the uptake of business cases. Besides the Copernicus Masters, AZO also organises the important space-related innovation competitions Galileo Masters and INNOspace Masters.

Contact

Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO)

Thorsten Rudolph
CEO
Thorsten.Rudolph@azo-space.com
+49 8153 29800-10

Hall of Fame

Discover all previous winners of the Copernicus Masters!

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Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO)

Thorsten Rudolph
CEO
Thorsten.Rudolph@azo-space.com
+49 8153 29800-10