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SAEO Open Innovation Challenge

Earth observation is the gathering of information about planet earth's physical, chemical and biological systems via remote sensing technologies supplemented by earth surveying techniques, encompassing the collection, analysis and presentation of data.

This year’s SAEO open innovation challenge is geared towards finding ideas that assist in advancing the societal and commercial competitiveness of the South African mining industry, while considering the improvement of its environmental impact.

 

THE PRIZES

  • R100 000 grant funding to develop innovation or further research;
  • Pitch access for possible seed investment ranging from $50k - $5m USD;
  • Access to unique multi-spectrum satellite imagery databases .


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Using Earth Observation Data for Mining

There are many ways that the application of Earth Observation Data can drive the development, growth and future of the mining industry and help support those that depend on it.

2019 Partners and Challenge Highlights

This year’s SAEO open innovation challenge is proudly brought to you by these esteemed partners.

timeline

Submissions Phase

6 SEP 2019

Submissions Close

31 OCT 2019

Finalists Announcement

10 NOV 2019

Pitching Event

14 NOV 2019

Winner Announcement

15 DEC 2019

Prizes

Participating teams will have from 6 September to 31 October 2019 to come up with a suitable and innovative submission. The winning team will receive the following prizes.

  • R100 000 grant funding to develop innovation or further research;
  • Access to pitching for possible seed investment ranging from $50 000 - $5 million USD;
  • Access to unique multi-spectrum satellite imagery databases .

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Please note that all supporting documentation and the submission response document must be mailed tochallenge@saeochallenge.com

For any questions / queries, please email: support@saeochallenge.com.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 31 OCTOBER 2019 at 23:59 SAST. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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