Space-IoT Innovation Programme
Sustainable Agriculture Initiative
Supporting SMEs and innovation actors in sustainable agriculture through a KijaniSpace initiative for digital solutions
A Collaborative Digital Ecosystem
The Innovation Programme provides a world-class environment for SMEs, startups, and researchers. We bridge the gap between orbital intelligence and terrestrial hardware by exploring the intersection of Copernicus Earth Observation (EO) data and sophisticated loT sensor networks.
Copernicus EO
IoT Sensors
Who is it for?
SMEs
Established small-to-medium enterprises looking to modernize their portfolio.
Startups
Early-stage ventures and developers building climate-smart applications.
Innovation Hubs
Clusters and accelerators aiming to provide value to their ag-tech members.
Researchers
Applied scientists exploring the boundaries of EO and IoT experimentation.
What is it about?
The programme supports experimentation with EO + IoT-based solutions for agriculture and aquaculture. Participants collaborate with experts and stakeholders to develop practical, climate-smart applications.
It contributes to KijaniSpace’s objective of expanding the use of Copernicus EO data in Africa and linking it with local innovation and business opportunities.
The Programme Benefits
Hands-on Data
Direct access to raw and processed Copernicus streams for experimentation.
Expert Support
Collaborate with leading space scientists and ag-tech engineers.
Real Testing
Validate solutions in real-world agricultural contexts and pilots.
Business Scaling
Structured support to move from prototype to commercial launch.
Core Focus Areas
Why it
Matters?
Innovation without application is just an idea. We prioritize turning advanced technology into practical, scalable solutions that farmers can actually use to improve yields while protecting the planet.
Tentative Timing
Q4 2026 - H1 2027
IMPACT 1
Climate Resilience
Adaptive farming techniques using real environmental data streams.
IMPACT 2
Resource Efficiency
Reducing water and fertilizer waste through IoT telemetry.
IMPACT 3
Economic Viability
Lowering the barrier for smallholders to access digital tools.