From Space to Society. And Back.

This blog is about all matters concerning the diffusion of innovation within society, with an obvious soft spot for satellite applications.

Accelerating urban green transition: guided by users, driven by innovation

The ESA Acceleration Days: Accelerate Urban Green Transition was the second event in a new series of competitions which demonstrate the impact of rapid and open innovation to quickly co-create marketable solutions with end-users. The event was organised by the European Space Agency and Sopra Steria, in collaboration with the European Commission’s DG CLIMA and supported by a diverse group of stakeholders, including the Covenant of Mayors, the European Environment Agency, and representatives from the cities of Paris, Essen, Gävle, among others.

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Eurisy at the GEO-Academy Summer School 2025

Between 13 and 18 July 2025, as a GEO-Academy project partner, Eurisy attended the GEO-Academy Summer School 2025 in Sesimbra, Portugal, entitled “Innovative digital GEO-Tools for enhancing teachers’ digital, green and spatial skills towards an effective STEAM Education for Sustainable Development”. The summer school focused on exchanging knowledge and enriching the participating teachers from elementary and high schools from all over Europe with practical skills, tools, and collaborative strategies to effectively teach geospatial phenomena through innovative, research-informed, and student-centred approaches.

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Eurisy Attended the New Space Economy Congress 2025 in Barcelona

Eurisy attended the New Space Economy Congress 2025 held in Barcelona, Spain, from 3 to 4 July 2025. The event gathered over 40 international speakers and featured a rich programme focused on how innovation — including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) — is transforming the space sector into a key driver of progress across multiple domains.

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Eurisy General Assembly 2025

On 30 June 2025, Eurisy held its annual General Assembly, a moment to reconnect the community for an afternoon of reflection on recent achievements and discussions on the association’s future direction.

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Opening event of the Geospatial Tools for Cities Focus Group

On March 13th, the Geospatial Tools for Cities Focus Group officially kicked off its activities with an online opening event. All the participants met for the first time, engaging in dynamic and fruitful discussions about the group's future and planned activities for the coming months.

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