SPACE4Cities

The SPACE4Cities pre-commercial procurement, funded by Horizon Europe and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), aims to use European satellite data to solve urban challenges and create more sustainable and resilient cities.

https://space4cities.eu

11-50 employees

Growth Trajectory

SPACE4Cities plans to expand its reach by seeking follower and replicator cities to participate in pilot activities, hosting capacity-building events, and developing fully piloted solutions by July 2026; The project intends to scale and universalize deployable solutions across Europe, focusing on innovation in sustainable mobility, climate resilience, greenification, and energy transition.

Technical Challenges

Integrating satellite data with other technologies

Creating solutions that are cost- and emission-efficient

Ensuring safe integration of drones into urban settings

Ensuring the accuracy, frequency of updates, and scalability of urban data collection methods

Adapting to urban dynamics, local events, and citizen needs

Tech Stack

CopernicusGalileoEO dataGNSS dataSatellite-based data (SAR and LiDAR)Data from Sentinel satellitesDigital twinsAI-driven modellingImmersive visualisation platforms

Team Size

Buyers Group cities (Helsinki, Amsterdam, Ghent, Guimarães, Region of Athens)

Replicator cities

Suppliers (for-profit entities, universities, RTOs, non-profits)

Scientists

Public administrators

Expert organizations

Key Risks

Integrating satellite data with other technologies may present technical challenges and require significant expertise.

Transforming car-focused societies and addressing inefficiencies in public transport may face resistance and require substantial public support.

Maintaining data accuracy, frequency of updates, and scalability of urban data collection methods can be technically demanding.

Opportunities

The project can address market gaps in urban mobility, climate resilience, and green space management using innovative satellite technology solutions.

By replicating successful solutions in other cities and regions, SPACE4Cities can expand its market presence and impact.

Collaboration with cities, regions, and solution providers can lead to valuable partnerships and further innovation.

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