The UDENE Project is thrilled to launch two cascade funding opportunities designed to promote the integration of Earth Observation (EO) tools in education and business environments across Serbia, Tunisia, and Türkiye.
Whether you’re an educator, a vocational training provider, or a small or medium-sized business (SME) seeking to innovate with EO technologies, UDENE invites you to apply for €10,000 in funding per successful proposal. These open calls aim to foster sustainable urban development, support EO knowledge transfer, and accelerate the uptake of Copernicus-based solutions in Copernicus International Partner Countries.
🚀 Open Call #1: UDENE Tools Integration in Geodata Science Education
📚 Objective
To empower educators, trainers, and institutions to integrate UDENE’s EO-based tools into geodata science and vocational training programmes. By embedding our open-source tools into real-world teaching environments, this call promotes the practical use of Copernicus data while equipping future professionals with critical skills.
📌 Call Details
- Call Title: UDENE Tools Integration in Geodata Science Education
- Deadline: 16 August 2025, 21:00 CEST
- Eligible Countries: Serbia, Tunisia, Türkiye
- Funding: €10,000 per selected proposal (2 winners per country)
- Implementation Period: October–November 2025
👉 Apply here via the UDENE Open Calls Page
🎯 Specific Objectives
- Expand the skilled user base of the Copernicus EO System.
- Demonstrate the value of geodata science for public services and urban planning.
- Enable hands-on education by embedding UDENE tools in practical training modules.
📝 Expected Deliverables
Participants must develop an educational plan that includes:
- A curriculum design equivalent to 3 ECTS (75–90 hours), emphasizing Copernicus products and UDENE tools.
- Practical assignments involving EO data, taking up at least half of the study time.
- Three demonstrative case studies addressing urban challenges (e.g., heat islands, air quality, seismic resilience).
- A final feasibility report aligned with Erasmus+ quality standards.
🌐 Open Call #2: UDENE Tools for Global Business Solutions that Accelerate Copernicus Adoption
💼 Objective
To stimulate international collaboration between European EO providers and local SMEs by supporting the development of scalable, market-ready solutions using UDENE tools. This call targets business applications that promote the global adoption of EO-based innovations, especially in the fields of urban and environmental planning.
📌 Call Details
- Call Title: UDENE Tools for Global Business Solutions that Accelerate Copernicus Adoption
- Deadline: 29 August 2025, 21:00 CEST
- Eligible Countries: Serbia, Tunisia, Türkiye
- Funding: €10,000 per selected proposal (2 winners per country)
- Implementation Period: October–November 2025
👉 Apply here via the UDENE Open Calls Page
🎯 Specific Objectives
- Build sustainable EO business partnerships between European providers and local SMEs.
- Validate commercial feasibility of EO-driven solutions integrating UDENE tools.
- Promote long-term capacity building and knowledge transfer in partner countries.
📝 Expected Deliverables
Applicants must submit a business-focused feasibility report that includes:
- A detailed business case showing market potential, scalability, and value proposition.
- A partnership plan outlining collaboration between local SMEs and European providers.
- At least two pilot project plans with proof-of-concept implementations using UDENE tools.
- A market entry roadmap, including sustainability and funding strategies.
- A summary of lessons learned and recommendations for future adoption of EO technologies.
For innovative solutions: A white paper and user guide must also be provided.
📺 Watch the Cities in Focus Webinar Series
Curious about how UDENE tools work in real-world city contexts? Watch our Cities in Focus webinar recordings featuring the use cases from:
▶️ Novi Sad Use Case
▶️ Sfax Use Case
▶️ Istanbul Use Case
These sessions are an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Open Calls and gather ideas for your proposal.
🗓️ Join a Live Info Session
Have questions about the application process or project tools? Join us in August for live Info Sessions with the UDENE team and technical experts:
📅 Serbia: 11 August 2025 | 13:00 CEST | Register here
📅 Türkiye: 13 August 2025 | 13:00 CEST | Register here
📅 Tunisia: 15 August 2025 | 13:00 CEST | Register here
🔗 Submit your proposal now on the UDENE Open Calls Page
We look forward to your applications!