VeneToStars Challenge 2026
VeneTo Stars at Space Meetings Veneto 2026
Three days of research, networking and new opportunities
Three intense days of university visits, innovation, international networking and finalist presentations. At Space Meetings Veneto 2026, the selected VeneTo Stars teams experienced a concrete path of growth, exchange and visibility, stepping into the core of the Veneto space ecosystem and beyond.
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WINNER BLUE CRABNET
A monitoring platform that combines satellite data, loT sensors and field reports to predict the spread of blue crab in the Mediterranean. It helps fishers and breeders act earlier through short-term risk forecasts.
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WINNER VINEGUARD
A project that uses satellite data, machine learning and epidemiological models to prevent the spread of flavescence dorée in Veneto vineyards. It provides risk maps and preventive guidance to move from a reactive to a proactive approach.
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WINNER DELTAGUARD
A decision-support system for delta farming areas, designed to distinguish between water stress and salinity risk. By combining satellite, weather and salinity data, it helps farmers decide when irrigation is needed – and when it is not.
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SPACE MEETINGS 2026
BLUE CRABNET, VINEGUARD and DELTAGUARD were announced as joint winners of the third edition of VeneToStars.
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MENTORING WEEK - H-FARM
From Space Meetings Veneto to H-FARM, the journey of the winning teams has now come full circle.
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Partners
Industry partners are providing valuable support to the challenge, helping to ensure its success. Their expertise and resources will contribute to the promotion and achievement of its goals.
Editions
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2024 Edition - Space Data for UNESCO Heritage Site Valorization
The Veneto Region invites you to take part in a challenge within Veneto Digital Agenda using space data for Cultural Heritage and UNESCO sites.
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2023 Edition - Space data for the Agri-food Sector
Region of Veneto agricultural sector is characterizes by one of the highest revenues-generator in Europe due principally by the high specialized farming: 77.800ha of vineyards, 22.500ha of orchards, 17.000ha of vegetables and 450.000ha of extensive crops.
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