Call for Applications: ESA Academy Training Course for Students

April 14, 2026

European Space Agency (ESA) invites Master’s and PhD students to apply for the ESA Academy training course “Disruptive Innovation and Commercialisation in Earth Observation”, which will take place on 6–9 July 2026 at the ESA Education Training Centre (ESEC-Galaxia) in Belgium.

This four-day course is designed for students in engineering, natural sciences, business, and Earth observation–related fields. During the programme, participants will deepen their understanding of innovation development and commercialisation, gain hands-on experience in applying artificial intelligence in Earth observation, and work in teams to develop ideas and build prototypes. The course also focuses on strengthening entrepreneurial skills. At the end of the training, participants will present their projects to ESA Φ-lab experts and industry representatives.

Selected participants will receive ESA Academy funding, which covers accommodation, meals, and partial reimbursement of travel expenses.

The application deadline is 19 April 2026. More information about the course and the application process is available on the official ESA website.

Additional information can also be found on LinkedIn.

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