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Accelerating the future of Earth Observation with Transformative Innovation

ESA Φ-lab synergises with SmartSat CRC for Earth observation advancements

Φ-lab leads the way for new ChatGPT-style tools for Earth observation

ESA and UK Space Agency announce new funding call

Global storm surge forecasting: creating early warning models with AI4EO

Φ-lab gives major impetus to ESA-ECMWF ML4ESOP workshop

Dedicated InCubed national calls give rise to innovative EO development activities

Applying artificial intelligence to raw satellite imagery for time-critical applications

AI in Earth observation: a force for good

Φ-lab’s continuing EO innovation drives AI-derived methane detection

Φsat-2 gets two new AI apps

Building ChatGPT-style tools with Earth observation

Hello Major TOM: ESA Φ-lab releases largest ML-ready Sentinel-2 dataset ever published

FOREST-2 to deliver thermal-sensing insights to Copernicus

ESA Φ-lab broadens its cloud-service support to start-ups

InCubed announces call for proposals for maritime EO applications

Φ-lab contributes to COP 28 discussions on role of AI4EO in health, climate adaptation and risk management

Earth Systems Predictability Forum final report maps out path for long-term human wellbeing

ESA promotes radio frequency monitoring as Spire becomes TPM

Two ESA Φ-lab-enabled satellites launched

Nourishing commercial growth in Earth observation

Artificial Intelligence wizards at ESA Φ-lab exploit Sentinel data to the max

Relive the Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum

Six trends to watch in commercial Earth observation

ESA-sponsored FDL Europe yields inspiring results in AI space applications

Sign up now for the ESA Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum

New opportunities for industrial PhDs in partnership with ESA to work on game-changing Earth Observation topics

Φ-lab and UNICEF enhance their collaboration with new resources for global child connectivity project

World breakthrough in onboard AI model training presented by Φ-lab at IGARSS

Earth Systems Predictability forum provides strategic insights on how disruptive innovations help steward our planet

Φ-lab contributes to Earth observation education at ESA-NASA training week

InCubed co-funded SaferPlaces platform maps aftermath of Emilia-Romagna floods

Φ-lab-WMF AI4EO competition inspires European New-Space start-ups to rise to the challenge

Register for ESA’s first Earth observation commercialisation event

Additional commercialisation innovation opportunities for Portugal with InCubed

New call released for UK InCubed proposals

AI for Sustainable Development Goals initiative yields user-focused solutions to enhance food security

Φ-lab and UNICEF joint dengue fever research receives further award

ESA Φ-labbers share stories about their Earth observation activities

Boosting market traction for agri-monitoring service

ESA Member States boost EO Commercialisation at Ministerial Council

ESA and Sinergise to collaborate on promotion of EO space entrepreneurship

ESA continues to explore the value of AI in space in partnership with Thales Alenia Space and Microsoft

Research fellow call: AI and EO for Climate

Join the ESA Φ-lab Grand Marathon: Innovate for Climate and Public Health Solutions