InnovaInvest - Copernicus Edition
An event by the BELLA II Innovation Hub with the expertise and coordination of RedCLARA
On October 23 and 24, 2024, researchers, professionals, students, and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present the concept notes and innovative products they have developed within the innovation activities of RedCLARA and BELLA II to a panel of expert investors, who may choose to invest in their ideas.
What is InnovaInvest for?
To boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean through products and content developed in the BELLA II hackathons and ideathons. In this first edition, we will focus on leveraging the results from the 2023 Ideathon and Hackathon on Copernicus, climate change, and agriculture.
Thematic Focus
Use of Copernicus Data and Images in:
- Climate Change
- Agriculture
Results of the BELLA II - Copernicus Ideathon and Hackathon
Expected Results
- Strengthening local initiatives developed by NRENs and their partner institutions;
- Internationalizing products and services with innovative potential for the digital ecosystem activated by BELLA II in Latin America and the Caribbean;
- Gaining support for innovative and scalable solutions that address local or regional challenges using Copernicus data.
Invited Sectors
- National Research and Education Networks (NRENs)
- Multilateral Entities
- Government Agencies
- Financing Organizations
- Seed Capital Funds
- Companies
- Cooperation Organizations
The first edition of InnovaInvest is being carried out in connection with the Copernicus LAC Academy, promoted by RedCLARA within the framework of BELLA II in Latin America and the Caribbean, to enhance capacity development and knowledge management in the thematic areas of Earth observation.
BELLA II is confunded by the European Union.
