The European Competition for Innovative Applications for Satellite Navigation (European Satellite Navigation Competition-ESNC) since 2004 it has awarded annually awards for those products, services and innovations that make it possible to take advantage of satellite navigation in everyday life. The Madri + d Foundation for Knowledge organizes the participation of the Community of Madrid in this competition, which will receive projects until June 30.
In addition to the cash prizes, the winners receive, above all, support for the subsequent implementation of their business models. To do so, they benefit from close collaboration with partner regions around the world and important institutional partners. The Community of Madrid occupies a prominent place in the Spanish aerospace industry, since almost all the companies in the sector and a significant part of its academic and R&D resources are based in the Region.
Project registration open until June 30, 2014
The ESNC is aimed at individuals and teams from industry, research and academia around the world. The Community of Madrid, through the Madri + d Foundation for Knowledge, with the collaboration of the Aerospace Cluster of the Community of Madrid and the Spanish Association of Telecommunications Engineers, offers the winners of its regional competition a series of services valued at 10.000 euros that include incubation, specialized advice, mentoring or participation in European events . Those interested can register for the contest from April 1 to June 30, 2014 at www.galileo-masters.eu.
Satellite navigation has become the key technology of the 2020st century and represents an attractive development market. According to estimates by the European GNSS Agency (Global Navigation Satellite System) (GSA), until 11 the market volume will increase annually by term an average of 244.000% to XNUMX million euros, which can be especially beneficial for start-ups and small and medium-sized companies with a high capacity for innovation.
Today it is impossible to imagine life without satellite navigation. Applications range from navigation in road traffic, through so-called Location Based Services, such as mobile Apps for recording sports activities, to extremely precise location in air traffic or agriculture.After the first successful tests of Galileo signals by the European Space Agency ESA in spring 2013, a new impetus is to be expected for the commercial use of satellite navigation.The first Galileo services ( the so-called "Galileo early services") are expected to start before the end of the year. These initial services include, together with an open service (Open Service, OS) with free access to navigation, positioning and time measurement, particularly precise services and stable in search and rescue (SAR) and state agencies (Public Regulated Serv ice, PRS).
Contest flyer: ESNC Contest
“Now, when the combination of different technologies make positioning available everywhere a reality, European entrepreneurs, SMEs and industry have the possibility of establishing themselves in this future market with commercial applications, based on positioning and navigation technologies. "Underlines Matthias Petschke, director of satellite navigation programs at the European Commission." Since 2004, the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) has become the driving force for the development of innovative products and applications, based on satellite navigation technologies. I especially want to encourage SMEs and start-ups to take advantage of this opportunity to make their ideas known and materialized. "
Awards in more than 30 categories, such as the University Challenge
In ESNC 2014, prizes in more than 30 categories with a global amount of 1 million euros. In addition to the cash prizes, the winners receive, above all, support through the ESNC global network for the realization of their applications and business models in the technical, economic and legal fields. Among the winners of all prize categories , a jury made up of international industry and research experts selects the global winner, the Galileo Master, who receives an additional € 20.000 and a six-month incubation program in the region of their choice.
In this year's competition, participants can choose from more than 20 participating regions to receive support in implementing their business idea, and an idea can be submitted for one of the special theme-specific awards. This form also increases the chance of becoming the global winner "Galileo Master 2014". This year the following partner entities announce special awards: the European GNSS Agency (GSA), the European Space Agency (ESA), the German Center for Navigation Air and Space (DLR), the European Patent Office (EPO), as well as the German Federal Ministry of Traffic and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry of Economy and Energy (BMWi). prototypes for the Living Lab Challenge. The University Challenge is aimed at students and scientific collaborators. The ESNC is organized by the Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen.
ESNC international kick-off meeting at the European Shipping Conference on April 15 in Rotterdam
During the international initial meeting of ESNC 2014 on April 15, at 16.10:XNUMX p.m. and in the context of the European Navigation Conference (ENC), interested persons will be able to be informed directly by the contest organizers and the associated entities of special awards, about the prize categories and the conditions of participation. Access to the initial meeting is free.
The European Navigation Conference 2014 is held from 15 to 17 April at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Rotterdam. The central topics are navigation, positioning and time measurement technologies, as well as business innovations and applications. conference program and registration procedures:www.enc-gnss2014.com
Regional meeting to present the project on May 7 in Madrid
On May 7, the regional meeting to launch the project will take place in Madrid. During this event, the Galileo Masters Competition - Madrid will be presented and the technological opportunities offered by the Galileo Navigation System will be discussed.
Representatives of different administrations, companies and the international organization of the competition will participate.
You can find the information about this meeting and make your registration through the following link.
Date and time: May 7 - 11:30 am - 14:00 pm.
Place: Círculo de Bellas Artes (Sala Valle Inclán) - Alcalá, 42. 28014 Madrid
Registration: Until May 7
More information about the contest at www.madrid.galileo-masters.eu
To contact the organizers you can contact them by email, galileo.masters@madrimasd.org, or by phone at the 917816570