Netherlands Space Office
Space for Food Security (G4AW); business case & open satellite data
The availability of open and free satellite data allows for service provision (e.g. weather forecasts, agro-advisory services, financial/insurance products) to millions of smallholder food producers in developing countries. The G4AW Facility facilitates 14 public-private partnerships to develop and operate these services based on a business model and financial planning allowing for sustainable service provision. Please note: i. open data is not for free, someone is paying for the provision; 2. services based on open data may be provided for free, but as part of a business case; 3. clients are willing to pay for services based on open data that have an added value; the price of the service must be affordable.
Contact: r.grim@spaceoffice.nl