AEOC and Nka’Thuto EduPropeller Join Hands to Empower Africa’s Youth
In an exciting step toward nurturing Africa’s next generation of innovators, the Africa Earth Observation Challenge (AEOC) and Nka’Thuto EduPropeller have joined forces to launch AEOC Junior. AEOC Junior is a school-based programme designed to introduce young learners (aged 14–18) to the world of Earth Observation, space technology, and innovation entrepreneurship. It bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world innovation, guiding learners from idea generation […]
Why Measuring Impact Matters: Lessons from 10 Years of AEOC
When the Africa Earth Observation Challenge (AEOC) was launched in 2016, the vision was clear: to show that space-derived data could power solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges. Ten years later, the AEOC has grown from a national competition into Africa’s flagship innovation pipeline, supporting more than 300 startups across 23 countries and supported by […]
The Sky is no longer the Limit
by Stephan Reckie, GEN Space Executive Director Over a half-century ago, Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human ever to set foot on another planet by landing on the Moon. On July 20th, 1969, I watched that landing on a small black and white television in my parent’s living room. Little did I know that […]
Africa Earth Observation Challenge supported by African governmental agencies, global space organisations, and private sector
The Africa Earth Observation (AEO) Challenge, which is currently calling for entries from African start-ups and entrepreneurs who are developing novel applications of space-based technologies, has attracted prominent African and global partners. This includes African governmental agencies, global space-sector organisations, space-focused non-profits and private sector corporations. From modest beginnings as a single-country competition, the AEO […]