2025 Edition
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Winners of the 2025 edition
WINNER SAFESEA
From Italy “OUR PROJECT DETECTS UNCOOPERATIVE VESSEL MOVEMENTS, IDENTIFIES ILLEGAL FISHING, AND PINPOINTS MARINE POLLUTION.” The cutting-edge system combines SAR with optical and thermal imaging, and with revisit times of less than an hour, this multi-sensor approach enables the reliable detection of uncooperative vessel movements, the identification of illegal fishing operations, and the pinpointing of marine pollution.
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WINNER AQUA HARBINGER
From Netherlands “WE WANT TO USE AN AI PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES MARINE ENVIRONMENT INSIGHTS.” It generates maps, flags warnings for fish farmers, and aids in aquaculture site evaluation using satellite data like salinity and oxygen levels. The user-friendly platform combines real-time water quality data, forecasts, and planning tools to deliver timely, site-specific alerts and advice.
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WINNER THALASAT
From Cyprus “WE USE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES AND AI TO PROTECT THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA.” Thalasat combines Copernicus satellite data with machine learning to monitor sea surface temperature, chlorophyll levels, turbidity, and coastal erosion. The system generates near real-time insights and predictive models, helping coastal communities, policymakers, and environmental organizations respond to marine heatwaves, algal blooms, coral bleaching, and shoreline retreat.
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THE SELECTION AT SPACE MEETINGS VENETO 2025
Thalasat, Safe Sea and Aqua Harbinger were announced as joint winners of the third edition of VeneToStars.
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DAY 1 - COACHING TIME
The winning teams kicked off their training week after a warm welcome and an overview of the full program.
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DAY 2 - COACHING TIME
Training sessions, expert mentoring, and open dialogue helped the teams turn vision into action.
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DAY 3-4 IN VENICE
From naval heritage to marine research: a special visit to the Navy and ISMAR gave teams insight into ocean science and innovation.
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DAY 5 - Final Event
After a week of hard work, the teams presented prototypes with real potential for the Blue & Space Economy.
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