The Project
About Us
We Empower Climate-Smart Agriculture In Africa
KijaniSpace is a Horizon Europe-funded initiative dedicated to transforming agriculture in Africa through cutting-edge technologies.
By integrating Copernicus Earth Observation data with IoT solutions, we empower smallholder farmers with actionable insights for climate-smart farming. Central to our mission is the KijaniBox, a unique platform that simplifies access to satellite data and local IoT resources. Through innovative programs and pilot projects, KijaniSpace is fostering sustainability, boosting productivity, and building a resilient agricultural future for Africa.
Learn more at CORDIS
Pilot Farms Demonstration
Showcasing climate-smart practices on 10 pilot farms to highlight real-world benefits.
Innovation Program for SMEs
Supporting SMEs in adopting new technologies through a dedicated innovation program.
Talent program
Nurturing future agricultural innovators with a specialized talent program.
Project Concept
Project Results
- 2 Use Cases - Fish & Crop Farms
- 10 Pilot Farm Demonstrations
- 1 Innovation Program for SMEs
- 1 Talent Program
Training Program
Space-IoT Talent Program
The Space-IoT Talent Program is designed to equip individuals with hands-on skills in IoT and space-based technologies. This program focuses on empowering participants to develop innovative Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) tailored to climate-smart agriculture. Through workshops and practical training, participants learn to integrate IoT tools with Copernicus Earth Observation data, enabling them to create impactful solutions for challenges in crop and fish farming. The program also fosters critical thinking and technical expertise, preparing participants to drive technological advancements in their communities.
Training Program
Space-IoT Innovation Program
The Space-IoT Innovation Program focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among SMEs. It offers a platform for businesses to experiment with IoT-driven applications, enabling the development of cutting-edge solutions for sustainable agriculture. Participants collaborate with experts to pilot practical tools, utilizing the KijaniBox platform to address local challenges. By integrating Earth Observation data with IoT insights, this program aims to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and build a foundation for scalable, tech-driven agricultural practices that benefit smallholder farmers.
Our Consortium
🔗 www.innotec21.de
InnoTec21 is a private innovation company specializing in system design, hardware/software integration, and technology-based services.
For KijaniSpace, InnoTec21 acts as the project coordinator, leading overall management, the Innovation Program, and the development of predictive irrigation applications.
🔗 www.waziup.org
WAZIUP is a non-profit promoting open-source IoT technologies and digital innovation in emerging regions.
In KijaniSpace, WAZIUP leads the development of the Space IoT Box within the WaziLab platform and designs both the Talent and Innovation Programs.
🔗 www.lvbcom.org
LVBC is an East African Community (EAC) institution coordinating sustainable development across the Lake Victoria Basin.
In KijaniSpace, LVBC leads regional strategy development, supports policy alignment and gap analysis, and hosts the project demo day.
🔗 www.lakehub.co.ke
LakeHub is a non-profit digital innovation hub empowering youth through technology, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
Within KijaniSpace, LakeHub acts as a local Digital Innovation Hub, organizing workshops, hackathons, and supporting program dissemination.
🔗 www.smartlean.fi
Smart & Lean Hub provides data-driven consultancy and capacity building in operational excellence and innovation ecosystems.
For KijaniSpace, SML leads dissemination, communication, and exploitation, engaging with European networks, investors, and stakeholders.
🔗 www.plan4all.eu
Plan4all is a non-profit association advancing open data, spatial planning, and smart agriculture through applied research.
In KijaniSpace, Plan4all leads the Talent Program, including online training and hackathons, and contributes to EO data integration and KijaniBox content development.
🔗 content.meteoblue.com/en
meteoblue provides high-resolution global weather and climate data for environmental and agricultural use.
In KijaniSpace, meteoblue contributes its climate APIs and forecasting platform, integrating them with IoT data for farming applications.
🔗 www.kmfri.go.ke
KMFRI conducts national research in fisheries, aquaculture, and the blue economy.
In KijaniSpace, KMFRI provides technical expertise on fish farming, supports data collection, and hosts ideation workshops and pilot testing.
🔗 www.africabioenergyprograms.org
ABPL promotes sustainable clean energy, biofertilizers, and carbon credit programs for rural communities.
In KijaniSpace, ABPL leads needs assessments and data collection, coordinates farmer engagement, and manages pilot demonstrations in Kenya.
🔗 www.agapeinnovations.com
Agape Innovations develops ecological and affordable farm input solutions to empower smallholder farmers.
Within KijaniSpace, AIL develops the fish management and water quality monitoring applications while engaging local Ugandan stakeholders.
🔗 www.bnhelp.cz
HSRS is a Czech SME with over 20 years of experience in geoinformation systems, spatial data infrastructure, and EO services.
Within KijaniSpace, HSRS focuses on Space-IoT infrastructure integration, KijaniBox technical development, and pilot demonstrations.
🔗 www.sido.go.tz
SIDO supports SME growth through training, technology development, and industrial innovation in Tanzania.
For KijaniSpace, SIDO collects local SME needs and data, and contributes to Innovation Program preparation and SME engagement.
🔗 www.mjnuat.ac.tz
MJNUAT promotes excellence in agricultural research, innovation, and climate-smart practices.
In KijaniSpace, MJNUAT organizes training and hackathons, contributes to predictive irrigation development, and supports local data collection.