BalticSatApps project partner meeting // Day 1
2019-04-24 | Cracow Technology Park, Podole 60 street, Cracow, 30-394, Poland
Internal event

BalticSatApps project partner meeting // Day 2
2019-04-25 | Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland

BalticSatApps Workshop (Hackathon)
2019-04-26 10:00 - 2019-04-27 19:00 UTC | Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland
Open event – Registration open!
The Cracow University of Technology will organise a two-day workshop (hackathon) in 26–27 April 2019 in Cracow, Poland. The aim of the event is to find solutions to named challenges by accessing and processing open satellite data by the Copernicus in the Baltic Sea region.

Advanced training school on Remote Sensing/Earth Observation - Applications of Remote Sensing in the Baltic Sea Region
2019-09-15 - 2019-09-20 | Võru Kubija Spa, Estonia, Estonia
The University of Tartu organizes together with the Taltech, the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the Baltic Earth an Advanced Training School on Remote Sensing/Earth Observation – Applications of Remote Sensing in the Baltic Sea region.
The Advanced Training School will take place on 15–20 September 2019 in the Võru Kubija Spa, Estonia. Application period is open until 19 June 2019, and the application process is reasonable.
This is a great opportunity for young scientists to learn quickly a lot about Remote Sensing/Earth Observation and to expand their knowledge in Remote Sensing of the natural environment. There are for example many renowned international lecturers included to the programme. The BalticSatApps project partners will be involved as organizers and lecturers as part of the programme.
The training school as such is free of charge, and also other spesified costs will be covered. There are 25 places available for students!
Apply by 19 June 2019! Find application information and more on the website: https://www.baltic-earth.eu/voru2019
The Training School is supported by:

European Regional Development Fund within the National Programme for Addressing Socio-Economic Challenges through R&D (RITA),
BalticSatApps Project, co-financed by Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014–2020,
University of Tartu ASTRA project 2014–2020.4.01.16-0029 KOMEET “Benefits for Estonian Society from Space Research and Application”, financed by the EU European Regional Development Fund,
University of Estonian University of Life Sciences ASTRA project 2014-2020.4.01.16-0036 „Value-chain based bio-economy“, financed by the EU European Regional Development Fund, and
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany, International Baltic Earth Secretariat
Doctoral School of Earth Sciences and Ecology, supported by the European Union, European Regional Development Fund (University of Tartu’s ASTRA project PER ASPERA).

Nordic Remote Sensing Conference 2019— Data Acquisition, Algorithms and Applications
2019-09-17 - 2019-09-19 | Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark
NoRSC’19 will bring together researchers in the broad field of Remote Sensing in, but not restricted to, the Nordic and Arctic countries. Topics include the acquisition of data from satellite, airborne, terrestrial or under-water platforms, development of algorithms for data processing and analysis, and the use of derived metrics in applications across disciplines. NoRSC’19 seeks to strengthen the cooperation between institutes and research groups in Earth Observation, taking inspiration from the Nordic Remote Sensing Days organised jointly by the Norwegian Space Centre and the Tromsø Centre for Remote Technology in 2011, and by the Finnish Remote Sensing Club in 2009.
The BalticSatApps is not an organiser of the Conference, but willingly circulates information about it to researchers in our network.

WeSeaChallenge Pre-event
2019-09-20 13:15 - 16:00 UTC | Turku School of Economics (Room 33), Rehtorinpellonkatu 3, Turku, Finland
Registration
Would you like to contribute solutions for a healthy and productive Baltic Sea? Join the WeSeaChallenge and bring solutions powered by open satellite data. In this pre-event we will introduce the WeSeaChallenge idea competition and practical examples on satellite data application and tools. The pre-event is oriented to bring together diverse experts and talents in science, business and information technology to discuss ideas about Baltic Sea. You all are welcome!
Programme
13.15–13.30 Introduction to WeSeaChallenge idea competition
13.30–13.50 Satellite data applications on Baltic Sea monitoring
13.50–14.10 Free and Open satellite data for business
14.10–14.30 Copernicus program and data
14.30–15.00 Open source tools for satellite data processing
15.00–16.00 Coffee Break and networking (team forming, questions etc.)
Additional
The event will be also streamlined, and the record will be available afterwards. Streaming link: https://connect.funet.fi/weseachallenge/

WeSeaChallenge Kickoff
2019-10-01 08:30 - 11:50 UTC | SparkUp, Tykistökatu 4 B, Turku, Finland
Registration to Kickoff
Programme
08.30–09.00 Registration and coffee
09.00–09.10 Opening words – Timo Huttunen, Turku Science Park Ltd
09.10–09.30 Introduction to marine environment and related research – Tua Nylén, University of Turku
09.30–10.30 Challenge presentations:
a) Nordic Trout Ab / Suomen Kalankasvattajaliitto ry: Alf-Håkan Romar/ Irja Skytén-Suominen
b) Uusikaupunki: Fanny Suominen, Gaia Consulting Oy
c) Itämerihaaste: Tove Holm, City of Turku
d) Partner presentations: Janne Loiske, Sofokus Oy & Maiju Kähärä, Lounaistieto / Regional Council of Southwest Finland
10.30–10.50 Introduction to satellite data – Ali Nadir Arslan, Finnish Meteorological Institute
10.50–11.50 Networking workshop
11.50 Closing of the event; organizers are available for further questions
Additional
The event will be also streamlined. Streaming link: https://vimeo.com/362725904

WeSeaChallenge Pre-event in Helsinki
2019-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Dynamicum, Room Brainstorm, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Erik Palménin aukio 1, Helsinki
Registration
Would you like to contribute solutions for a healthy and productive Baltic Sea? Join the WeSeaChallenge and bring solutions powered by open satellite data. In this pre-event we will introduce the WeSeaChallenge idea competition and practical examples on satellite data application and tools. The pre-event is oriented to bring together diverse experts and talents in science, business and information technology to discuss ideas about Baltic Sea. You all are welcome!
Programme
13.00–13.15 Introduction to WeSeaChallenge idea competition
13.15–13.35 Satellite data applications on Baltic Sea monitoring
13.35–14.55 Free and Open satellite data for business
14.55–14.15 Copernicus program and data
14.15–15.45 Open source tools for satellite data processing
15.45–16.00 Coffee Break and networking (team forming, questions etc.)

Space Apps Challenge
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-20
The Tartu Science Park is organising a Space Apps Challenge in close cooperation with the University of Tartu in Tartu, Estonia. The Space Apps Challenge will be mainly on ESA resources, but the teams can combine both ESA and NASA data, if viable. Some 100 participants and around 7–10 teams are expected. The event will be held in English.
More information will be updated, when available.

Copernicus: Market uptake for Finnish private sector
2019-10-24 13:00 - 17:30 UTC | Auditorium: Brainstorm (P-floor), Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Erik Palménin aukio 1, Helsinki
Registration
Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth observation and monitoring programme (http://copernicus.eu), produces a wealth of data regarding land, atmosphere, oceans and inland waters and cross-cutting processes like climate change, disaster management and security. The vast majority of data and information delivered by the Copernicus Space infrastructure and the Copernicus services are made available and accessible to any citizen and any organisation around the world on a free, full and open access basis. This is expected to unleash unique market opportunities. The BalticSatApps (www.balticsatapps.eu) project aims to advance the development of new solutions and commercial activity that utilize Copernicus earth observation data.
The workshop presents Copernicus services with data accessibility. Use cases in different domains will be presented on Copernicus data and service use. The workshop will provide guidance to develop solutions related to Copernicus Services. We will present funding opportunities for enhancing existing businesses or setting up new businesses by introducing acceleration programs within BalticSatApps project.
Programme
12:30–13:00 Registration
13:00–13:10 Welcome + BalticSatApps project
13:10–13:30 Copernicus Services + Copernicus data access and DIAS
13:30–13:50 Arctic Space Centre and National Satellite Data Centre, FMI
13:50–14:10 Forestry Thematic Exploitation platform, VTT
14:10–14:30 From hydrology and terrestrial ecosystems to the Baltic Sea, SYKE
14:30–14:50 Coffee Break
14:50–15:30 Market uptake – use cases (each est. 10 min)
Land use (forest) – Bitcomp
Real estate – A-insinöörit
Air quality (air pollution) – UrbanZee
Smart city – ZeroGravity
15:30–15:50 Funding – ESA Business applications and New Space Economy Programme
15:50–16:00 Final wrap-up and discussion
16:00–17:30 Networking cocktail

WeSeaChallenge Data Training Day in Turku and Helsinki
2019-10-30 08:30 - 13:00 UTC
Presentations
The Data training day will be organised on both locations at the same time with online video connection for the presentations, and in-person/live guidance.
The event will be streamlined, and the record will be available afterwards via the same link. Streaming link: https://vimeo.com/368506227
Turku
Venue: SparkUp, Tykistökatu 4 B, Turku
Helsinki
Venue: Finnish Meteorological Institute, Dynamicum, Erik Palménin aukio 1, Helsinki (Room Aura)
How to get to the venue: https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/how-to-find-dynamicum
Programme
08.30–09.00 Registration and coffee
09:00–09:30 Introduction to satellite imagery data and access
09.30–10.00 Introduction to APIs to access Copernicus data
10:00–10:45 Satellite image processing using SNAP (Sentinel Application Platform)
10:45–11.00 Coffee Break
11.00–11.45 Satellite image analysis with Python geospatial ecosystem
11.45–12.30 Access and processing marine geospatial data using QGIS
12.30–13.00 Lounaistieto – regional geospatial open data

WeSeaChallenge Midterm review
2019-11-13

Space workshop in Lund
2019-11-20 16:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | Ideon Agora, Scheelevägen 15, Lund, Sweden
How can space science and technology add value to a sustainable society and generate interesting business opportunities on earth?
EO experts from the Swedish National Space Agency and BalticSatApps will be joining a futuristic open talk on space technology at Ideon Science Park in Lund on Wednesday November 20th, 2019. Audiences interested in the topic are welcome to the event. Notice: participants are advised to come on time, as the number of seats is limited.

BalticSatApps partner meeting at EU Space Week
2019-12-02 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki)

EU Space Week 2019 in Helsinki
2019-12-03 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Helsinki Congress Paasitorni, Finland
The European Space Week is the leading event for the European space programmes in 2019. It brings together business, policy-makers, international experts and the space application user community. The event will present first-hand insights into the European Union’s Space Programmes Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo and updates on the New Space Economy, as well as discussing how space solutions can contribute to a sustainable Europe and a sustainable future.
With a mix of keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, business matchmaking sessions and exhibitions, it provides the perfect setup for a productive exchange of game-changing ideas, future trends and current challenges.
The BalticSatApps partners will be present at the EU Space Week 2019!

WeSeaChallenge Demoday
2019-12-04

Space for Business seminar on 3 March in Turku!
2020-03-03 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Joki Visitor and Innovation Centre, Lemminkäisenkatu 12 B, Turku, Finland
Space-enabled business is growing rapidly in Finland. Traditional sectors, such as shipping industry, are transforming with the help of the satellite infrastructure. Newcomers are no longer rocket scientists, but data scientists, who build data driven solutions with deep understanding about customer needs.
Interested? Welcome to hear from Cloud Asset, Terramonitor and Zero Gravity about how they have entered the space business.
You will learn about technologies developed in VTT that are relevant for the autonomous systems and situational awareness. In the event funding opportunities offered by European Space Agency are introduced. The event is organized together with BalticSatApps project and is funded by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund).
This event also launches the SpaceUp Acceleration Program, where future astropreneurs will be born! Event is part of the Turku Tech Week.
Registration
Programme
12.30–13.00 Registration and coffee
13.00–13.05 Opening words, Timo Huttunen, Turku Science Park Ltd
13.05–13.25 Hasan Malik, Cloud Asset Ltd
13.25–13.45 Olga Bodet, Zero Gravity Ltd
13.45–14.05 Joni Norppa, Terramonitor
14.05–14.25 Spacetech in VTT, Tuomas Korpela, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
14.25–14.40 Funding for space startups, Kimmo Isbjörnssund, ESA BIC Finland
14.40–15.00 Kvarken Space Center, Heidi Kuusniemi, University of Vaasa
15.00–15.15 ESA Business Applications program, Miranda Saarentaus, Geowise Ltd
15.15–15.30 Discussion and closing of the event
15.30 After the break: SpaceUp Acceleration Program KickOff (the approved teams will participate)

BalticSatApps and the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2020
2020-10-20 10:30 - 17:00 UTC
BalticSatApps will be featured in connection with the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2020 in a news article and social media. Stay tuned! More information about the forum can be found at https://www.annualforum2020.eu/en/annual-forum-2020.

Joint Bootcamp of BalticSatApps Accelerator Programs
2020-10-21 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
During the BalticSatApps project, the Tartu Science Park, the Turku Business Region/Turku Science Park and the Krakow Technology Park have run BalticSatApps Space Acceleration Program twice. Now it’s time to get the teams together for a Joint Bootcamp of BalticSatApps Accelerator Programs on 21 October. In this event the teams will have an opportunity to get feedback from a professional pool of mentors, learn from experiences of the KappaZeta company and other participating teams, and rehearse their pitch in front of the on-line audience –– an important skill in modern networking! In addition, participating teams will receive tickets to The Shift virtual Business Event on 27–28 October.

BalticSatApps at the SHIFT business festival
2020-10-27 08:00 - 2020-10-28 17:00 UTC
BalticSatApps has a virtual booth and an on-site workshop at this year’s the SHIFT business festival. BalticSatApps will present project results, and the best Earth Observation (EO) startup teams from the BalticSatApps acceleration program in EO will present themselves as well.
