Queensland Earth Observation Hub Established
Queensland Government through DSDILGP partnered with SmartSat CRC to establish the Queensland Earth Observation Hub (EO Hub) to support the commercialisation of research, earth observation products and service development. The establishment of the EO Hub aims to accelerate the growth of Queensland’s, and Australia’s, Earth observation industry by supporting commercialisation of research, and EO product and service development. The EO Hub aims to generate opportunities for data analytics businesses and researchers, as well as downstream industries and upstream service providers of Earth observation imagery.
There are 3 funding programs available under the EO Hub with Round 4 call for projects currently open until 21st April: Queensland Earth Observation Hub - SmartSat CRC
Partnering Program - seeking industry-led projects with a commercial or potential commercial application that demonstrates technology or creates a new product or service or expands a current service offering. Grants of up to $300,000 are available.
Mobility Program - supports collaborative initiatives between Queensland universities and businesses to achieve defined outcomes, including project work relating to tackling specific industry challenges, facilitating knowledge transfer, and the opportunity to develop and upskill staff. Funded secondments will cover up to 1 FTE for up to six months.
Calibration and Validation - aims at creating research through industry partnerships and empowering the space-related industry ecosystem of Queensland, creating State-based opportunities for industry-led R&D. Grants of up to $150,000 are available.
For more information on the EO Hub and each of the 3 funding programs please contact Heather Christensen, the Business Manager of the Queensland Earth Observation Hub (EO Hub) at heather.christensen@uq.edu.au.