From 8 to 11 December, ESA Academy’s Training and Learning Facility in Belgium hosted the pilot edition of the Disruptive Innovation and Commercialisation in Earth Observation Training Course. Organised in collaboration with ESA Φ-lab, this first edition brought together 30 Master’s and PhD students from 16 different nationalities, creating a vibrant and diverse learning environment.
One of the aspects that made this course unique was its dual focus. Participants were trained not only in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to Earth observation, but also in the business and commercialisation strategies necessary to turn innovative ideas into viable ventures. This combination of technical and entrepreneurial skills was designed to push students beyond traditional academic boundaries.
“The unique combination of AI, business and Earth observation made it truly one of a kind,” said one student. “Collaborating with motivated participants and learning from the ESA Academy and Φ-lab experts pushed me to think beyond disciplines.”
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