Available courses

Introduction to Remote Sensing (10 ECTS)

The course Principles of Remote Sensing introduces remote sensing (RS) as a technique for acquiring different types of geospatial information.

The course will equip the participant with conceptual and practical knowledge of remote sensing and corresponding skills to extract information from remote sensing data in an application context (for this MSc course the NRM context). The course is useful for both the novice to remote sensing and the one experienced in some aspects but missing the complete overview of the state-of-the art and/or the conceptual foundation.

Spatial Biological Modelling (5 ECTS)

In this course you will learn to create maps that show the potential distribution of species (either plants or animals) and how this distribution might be affected by climatic change. You will practice these skills in a small project where you will work with real data.

Systems approach for NRM -2020 (7.5 ECTS)

After dealing with the basics of GIS and remote sensing, you will now be challenged to master the concepts of natural resources management (NRM). This ultimately will lead to applying earth observation techniques and spatial analysis in the field of NRM.

The course Intro to NRM is 5 ECTS

Food Security (5 ECTS)

This module will teach the students how remote sensing and GIS can be used in relation to different aspects of food security. In its basic concept, food security is equal to agriculture and production of crops. In a wider concept it also involves distribution issues, and issues related to when and where different crops are produced and possibilities for the producers to access e.g. market places.

The course Food Security is 5 ECTS

Carbon and Climate Change (7.5 ECTS)

Proposal Writing/Defence (5 ECTS)

In the proposal writing course you develop a proposal for your thesis research under guidance of a supervisor. Your peers in this course play an equally important role as sparring partners.You are therefor advised to frequently use the forum and any other tools of communication with your peers.

You will not find many assignments or lectures, most of your time should be dedicated to a thorough literature search and reading relevant literature in order to come up with context and knowledge gaps which will be addressed in your research.

The proposals have to be defended before a Proposal Assessment Committee (PAC), consisting of your supervisor and  other staff. Upon approval of the proposal you may continue to actually pursuit the  research.

Earth Observation for Natural Resources Management (7.5 ECTS)

The aim of this course is guide students in using the scale observation together with stakeholder needs to select and apply an appropriate Earth Observation dataset(s) and analytical technique to solve problems within the three FORAGES themes (biodiversity conservation, forest management and food security analysis). At the end of the courses, students will design a technical workflow to address these problems that includes an "optimal" set of EO data and analytical techniques.

RS & GIS for Food Security

Entrepreneurial Skills for Geoscientists

In this course we offer a dedicated training programme that deepens the various aspects of a successful business idea. In essence, the programme educates start-ups to develop an insight-based & validated Business plan. The programme aims to:

 

  • generate impactful start-ups and accelerate their market entry;
  • help existing starters to grow faster;
  • help scientists to help valorize their research results;
  • communicate your ideas better.

 

It is part of our mission to support supports individual scientists and start-ups which use space technologies by offering access to an international network, tools, knowledge, and finance.

 

What will you learn?

EMBRACE YOUR PROBLEM – Understanding your proposition thoroughly, how it delivers the best possible solution for the user and their problem.

CREATE ADDED VALUE – Designing a value proposition which nails the customer problem, validate it and make sure it is easy to understand. Make sure your solution is scalable, unique and fits your target markets.

VALIDATE AND PLAN – Before starting to build you have to validate the concept of your solution with your customers. As a start-up, by definition you’re making many assumptions and you need to validate these as early as possible to avoid spending time and money on building something nobody wants to pay for.

Why you should join?

  • A chance to validate your business idea;
  • Small-sized groups;
  • Coaching focused on your specific needs;
  • Prepare for an incubation program.

Who can apply?

  • Scientist how seek to valorazie their research results;
  • Entrepreneurial teams of 2-4 persons;
  • Company not older than 3 years;
  • Business idea based on space technologies (including EO or GNSS);
  • Your aim is to impact the BoP (Bottom-of-pyramid) through inclusive business

Timeline

 

The programme will be run in accordance with the following indicative timeline. We reserve the right to change any of the timeframes indicated on our programme website:

  • Session 1 – Assess proposition

  • Session 2 – Users

  • Session 3 – Tech/Eco opportunities

  • Session 4 – Functionalities & tech. architecture

  • Session 5 – Use & Bizz case

  • Session 6 – Concept Validation

  • Session 7 – Tech & Market PoC, Project Plan

  • Session 8 – Startup Branding

 

General conditions

 

When accepting your spot in the programme, you agree to the following general terms and conditions:
Compulsory attendance and active participation in all workshops (at least one person per team).
Compulsory and active participation in the deliverables and “homework” (at least one person per team).
 

Intellectual property rights
a. You confirm by entering the programme that, to the best of your knowledge, you own all Intellectual Property Rights (“IPRs”) subsisting in your entry to the programme and that your entry does not infringe any third party’s IPRs. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary permission from third parties to use their IPRs in your submission. We reserve the right to disclose your identity to any third party claiming material posted or uploaded by you to the programme website constitutes a violation of their IPRs, or their confidentiality/privacy rights. We reserve the right to ask for additional evidence or documents to validate that all information you supply is true and complete.

b. Subject to the terms of clause a, we recognize your ownership of the IPRs subsisting in your entry to the programme.

Changes and programme cancellation
a. We may cancel the programme or vary these general terms and conditions at any time at our discretion. We will post any changes to these general terms and conditions on the website.
b. We reserve the right to suspend the programme at any time and to change the form and substance, dates for deadlines and events, locations or specification of the programme.

Personal Data
a. Unless stated otherwise, information (including personal information) submitted in any entry will be used by the course coordinator, ITC.
b. By submitting your entry to the programme, you give us permission to use the information provided by you in your entry and during your participation in the programme (including your personal details, logos and photos uploaded by you and taken during events) for the purposes of administering and judging the programme, for any purpose connected to the programme and for promotional purposes. We may share this information with anyone who is involved in the programme.