Africa Earth Observation Challenge 2026

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Worldwide 2026

Information

The Africa Earth Observation Challenge 2026 is an annual open innovation competition that promotes the use of earth observation data from satellites and remote sensing to solve development challenges across Africa.

Benefits

Cash prizes, business incubation and mentorship, technical support, exposure to investors and industry experts, and long-term support within the innovation ecosystem.

Eligibility

Open to early-stage startups, entrepreneurs and innovators, tech developers and researchers, and students and young professionals (in some tracks) based in Africa.

Application

Submit your project or startup idea via the official application platform (create an account and provide details on problem statement, use of Earth Observation Data, business model and impact).

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingFully funded

LocationWorldwide

Open toApplicants must be based in Africa.

Environment / Climate Data Science / AI Computer Science

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