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On 2 June, the 2016 European Space Solutions event features a workshop on how the health and safety sectors can benefit from European satellite navigation and Earth observation information.

Space solutions can play a significant role in addressing a number of key health and safety-related challenges currently facing society. From emergency caller location to the monitoring of elderly patients, European global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and Earth observation programmes, including Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) and Copernicus, are already having a substantial impact on our health and safety – and their role will only increase in the near future.  

An array of applications

In the field of health and safety, space technology has the potential to usher in paradigm shifts in prevention and independence, improving the management of health conditions, meeting the needs of an ageing population and improving environmental conditions for the well-being of society. Examples of space-derived applications for this sector include emergency-caller location, search and rescue operations, disaster management, telemedicine, guidance for the visually and physically impaired, and patient monitoring and management.

The H&S session foresees an opening keynote speaker from ARM, the multinational semiconductor and software design company listed in top 10 innovation companies in the world, to set the tone of the session and present a vision of the future solutions of geolocation in healthcare. The first part of the session will feature consumer applications for sports, fitness, ageing well and healthcare. The silver economy and solutions for location-aware assisted living will be some of the topics covered. Top level experts from STMicro representing the chipset industry, leading IT solution provider Comarch and device supplier Tom Tom as well as other innovative SMEs will share their perspective on this promising and dynamic industry.

In the second part the focus will be put on emergency response and disaster management applications. The important role of Galileo in the e112 initiative, EGNOS in emergency operations and Copernicus as part of solutions for emergency management services will be showcased. This part will serve as a prelude to the afternoon workshop on Galileo Search and Rescue which will bring together beacon manufacturers and other industrial and research players involved in SAR operations.

Register today!

The dynamic market of healthcare and safety is opening a huge opportunity for European businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs, thanks also to Space solutions. To help European industry better understand – and access – this fast growing market, the European Commission and the European GNSS Agency (GSA), under the auspices of the Dutch Council Presidency, are organising a special session on GNSS and health and safety as part of the European Space Solutions Conference.

The workshop will take place on 2 June 2016 as part of the European Space Solutions Conference in The Hague, The Netherlands. To ensure your business doesn’t miss out on this unique opportunity to get first-hand insights into how space offers real solutions to the health and safety sector, secure your place by registering today.

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To raise awareness of the integral role that Galileo plays in the Internet of Things, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) announces its IoT solutions empowered by GNSS award. Apply today!

The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere. It’s connecting your personal cell phone, tablet computer and PC, and it’s making roads, signage and appliances smarter. In every sector of the economy, IoT is enabling objects to exchange data with manufacturers, operators and other devices – creating a vast integrated network of connected things and services that is expected to surpass 50 billion by 2020.

Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), including Galileo, play a key role in the Internet of Things, providing the positioning, velocity and timing information required by an increasing number of context-aware applications. However, despite this important contribution to IoT, the role of GNSS is often downplayed as an element within smart applications. 

Innovation wanted

To raise awareness of the integral role that GNSS plays in IoT and to ensure that European GNSS programmes are considered important players in this potentially massive global market, the GSA is sponsoring the IoT Solutions empowered by GNSS award – part of the 2016 Geo IoT Awards.  

“Galileo brings IoT better accuracy and availability due to its signal strength in such difficult environments as in the city, as well as an authenticated open signal,” says GSA Executive Director Carlo des Dorides. “With this award, the GSA is looking for the most innovative IoT applications that rely on GNSS and leverage the enhanced possibilities offered by Galileo.”

Whether you operate in the automotive sector, or in consumer electronics, smart cities, public transport, manufacturing, supply chain logistics, retail, leisure or healthcare, submit your innovative idea today.

The tailored support you need

The IoT Solutions empowered by GNSS award is specifically designed to take your innovative IoT idea to the next level. The award consists of an incubation period tailored around the needs and maturity of the winning idea. The award winner can expect:

• Tailored support such as: market analysis, business strategy and business plan development, resource mobilisation strategy and international positioning.
• Networking opportunities with industry and investors, investor relations and investor scouting.
• Access to a dedicated team of GSA-accredited consultants and coaches, along with an extensive network of industry and institutions, all specialised in the GEO IoT market.
• Promotion and visibility opportunities, including during the 25 May award ceremony.

Actual support provided depends on actual needs, with the ultimate objective of taking the project to market.

The details

The GSA’s IoT solutions empowered by GNSS award is part of the Geo IoT World Awards, which are open to all participants and celebrate innovation and innovators in geo-aware technologies. The objective of the award is to promote the development of applications that both create demand for Galileo and provide direct economic and social benefits to European society. As such, the GSA is looking for innovative ideas for IoT applications aligned with the evolving needs of the end-users. More information on the evaluation criteria can be found here.

All submissions must be received by 5 May 2016.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

To raise awareness of the integral role that Galileo plays in the Internet of Things, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) announces its IoT solutions empowered by GNSS award. Apply today!

The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere. It’s connecting your personal cell phone, tablet computer and PC, and it’s making roads, signage and appliances smarter. In every sector of the economy, IoT is enabling objects to exchange data with manufacturers, operators and other devices – creating a vast integrated network of connected things and services that is expected to surpass 50 billion by 2020.

Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), including Galileo, play a key role in the Internet of Things, providing the positioning, velocity and timing information required by an increasing number of context-aware applications. However, despite this important contribution to IoT, the role of GNSS is often downplayed as an element within smart applications. 

Innovation wanted

To raise awareness of the integral role that GNSS plays in IoT and to ensure that European GNSS programmes are considered important players in this potentially massive global market, the GSA is sponsoring the IoT Solutions empowered by GNSS award – part of the 2016 Geo IoT Awards.  

“Galileo brings IoT better accuracy and availability due to its signal strength in such difficult environments as in the city, as well as an authenticated open signal,” says GSA Executive Director Carlo des Dorides. “With this award, the GSA is looking for the most innovative IoT applications that rely on GNSS and leverage the enhanced possibilities offered by Galileo.”

Whether you operate in the automotive sector, or in consumer electronics, smart cities, public transport, manufacturing, supply chain logistics, retail, leisure or healthcare, submit your innovative idea today.

The tailored support you need

The IoT Solutions empowered by GNSS award is specifically designed to take your innovative IoT idea to the next level. The award consists of an incubation period tailored around the needs and maturity of the winning idea. The award winner can expect:

• Tailored support such as: market analysis, business strategy and business plan development, resource mobilisation strategy and international positioning.
• Networking opportunities with industry and investors, investor relations and investor scouting.
• Access to a dedicated team of GSA-accredited consultants and coaches, along with an extensive network of industry and institutions, all specialised in the GEO IoT market.
• Promotion and visibility opportunities, including during the 25 May award ceremony.

Actual support provided depends on actual needs, with the ultimate objective of taking the project to market.

The details

The GSA’s IoT solutions empowered by GNSS award is part of the Geo IoT World Awards, which are open to all participants and celebrate innovation and innovators in geo-aware technologies. The objective of the award is to promote the development of applications that both create demand for Galileo and provide direct economic and social benefits to European society. As such, the GSA is looking for innovative ideas for IoT applications aligned with the evolving needs of the end-users. More information on the evaluation criteria can be found here.

All submissions must be received by 14 May 2016.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).