Copernicus Accelerator Looking for Mentors
The Copernicus Accelerator, Europe's unique business coaching programme for the earth observation industry, is looking for experienced mentors. Become part of a unique network and take the opportunity to support one of the 50 Copernicus Masters finalists through a tailored business coaching programme. Together with your expertise and the European Commission's programme, new high-tech earth observation solutions will be successfully developed further. We warmly invite you to submit your application as a mentor for the Copernicus Accelerator programme by 28 July 2017.
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The aim of the Copernicus Accelerator is to promote the use of data from the European earth observation programme Copernicus and the associated development of commercial space applications. Experienced mentors are sought to support entrepreneurs in turning their unique ideas into reality. Based on the individual needs of the finalists and the expertise of each mentor, they will be matched with one another and then jointly decide on the focus of the coaching programme.
As a mentor, you'll support your finalist in achieving a successful market entry and making further, measurable progress.
Experts who can demonstrate experience in the fields of earth observation, information and communication technology (ICT), or other relevant subject areas related to the Copernicus programme are warmly invited to register in the <link https: login.copernicus-masters.com public registerasmentor.aspx>database and apply as a mentor.
Benefits of the Copernicus Accelerator for Mentors
In return for your business coaching services, mentors receive €5,000 per finalist upon completion of the coaching. You'll also gain access to innovative startups and leading companies and institutions in the earth observation industry. The Copernicus Accelerator programme kicks off this year with a bootcamp taking place from 6 to 7 November 2017 as part of the European Space Week 2017 in Tallinn, Estonia. The highlight of the week is the subsequent <link http: www.satellite-masters-conference.eu>Copernicus Masters Award Ceremony.
At the bootcamp, you'll meet your assigned finalists in person and begin building your business coaching relationship. You'll also have the opportunity to meet industry stakeholders, renowned institutions, as well as startups and experts from various fields. Your travel expenses will be covered for the first bootcamp in Tallinn and the closing bootcamp in autumn 2018.
Access to the Prestigious Earth Observation Sector
"The Copernicus Accelerator provides a gateway to the prestigious earth observation and geo-information industry. The industry is continuously on the lookout for bright minds and innovation drivers who develop new ideas that foster growth and create new jobs in Europe. I'd like to encourage all Copernicus Accelerator participants to make use of the Copernicus Accelerator's popularity and their innovative ideas to expand their reach and their network in Europe," says Philippe Brunet, Director at the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry, responsible for the European space projects Copernicus and Galileo.
AZO has been organising the Copernicus Masters since 2011 on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA), with the support of renowned partners. The aim of the competition is to further promote the use of Copernicus applications. The competition recognises outstanding ideas, applications, and business concepts at an international level for the use of earth observation data in everyday life. The competition has developed into a driving force in promoting innovative solutions. Since 2016, the <link http: www.copernicus-masters.com accelerator _blank>Copernicus Accelerator programme has existed on behalf of the European Commission. This unique programme aims to give the 50 <link http: www.copernicus-masters.com>Copernicus Masters finalists access to individual business coaching.
The submission phase for the Copernicus Masters 2017 closed on 3 July 2017.
European Commission – Directorate-General GROWTH
The Copernicus Accelerator is funded by the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs GROWTH of the European Commission. ec.europa.eu/growth/about-us/index_en.htm
