Space-IoT Innovation Programme 2026

About

The Space-IoT Innovation Programme offers selected SMEs and startups in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania the opportunity to enhance their agriculture-related products with funding, technical training, and mentoring, utilizing Copernicus Earth Observation and IoT resources.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to €5,000 — Financial support for eligible costs of the approved experiment
• 📚Technical Training
  On relevant Copernicus, Earth Observation, and IoT resources
• 🤝Business Development
  Entrepreneurial support for your venture
• 🧑‍🏫 Mentoring
  Throughout the implementation period
• 🎤Final Showcase
  Present your project at a final event in Kenya

Eligibility Criteria

• Legally established in Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania
• Must have an agriculture-related product, service, or application
• Only one proposal per applicant or team member can be funded

Participation Commitments

• Program duration from January 11, 2027, to June 4, 2027
• Attendance at training and final showcase in Kenya
• Submit a financial statement at the end of the funded experiment

Target Region

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

Target Sector

Agriculture, specifically climate-smart agriculture