About this opportunity
Applications are open for the Africa Business Innovation Lab (ABIL) , an initiative supporting African innovators and businesses developing solutions using Earth observation data and technologies to address real-world challenges across the continent. The programme provides opportunities for innovators to access funding, technical assistance, business development support, and other resources to turn Earth observation technologies into commercially viable solutions.
Benefits and support
Selected applicants may benefit from: Funding opportunities for eligible innovations Technical and business support Access to Earth observation data and technologies Capacity-building and mentorship Opportunities to develop and test innovative solutions Connections with industry, government, and other ecosystem stakeholders Support for commercialisation and market development
Eligibility
The ABIL open calls are targeted at African innovators and organisations developing solutions that use Earth observation technologies . Potential applicants may include: Startups and businesses Technology innovators Research institutions Entrepreneurs Universities and other organisations developing Earth observation applications Applicants should check the specific requirements for each open call, as
Eligibility
and funding conditions may differ. Areas of Opportunity Earth observation technologies can be applied to several sectors, including: Agriculture and food security Climate change and environmental monitoring Disaster risk management Water resources Urban development Natural resource management Infrastructure and land management Why This Matters Earth observation data can help African businesses and institutions make better decisions about agriculture, climate resilience, natural resources, and other development challenges.
The ABIL programme aims to help innovators move beyond developing technology to creating solutions that can be adopted, scaled, and used to address challenges across African markets.
Application timeline
Deadlines vary by open call. Applicants should review the individual opportunity listed on the ABIL platform for the applicable closing date.
Application steps
Interested applicants can explore the available opportunities and select the call that best matches their project: Explore ABIL Open Calls and Apply
Who can apply
- eligible innovations Technical and business support Access to Earth observation data and technologies Capacity-building and mentorship Opportunities to develop and test innovative solutions Connections with industry, government, and other ecosystem
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