The program is aimed at startups, research institutions, universities, and industries (spin-offs) from any region of the country, with participation in a hybrid format (in-person and remote). Throughout the process, participants receive support to structure their businesses, accelerate technological development, and expand the application of space solutions as a vector for economic and social impact.
Incuba Espaço seeks entrepreneurial teams with early-stage projects that use spatial data in an innovative way and are prepared to validate the problem, market, and solution, following the methodology proposed throughout the selection process. Startups from the space and non-space sectors, formed by researchers, students, or individuals, can apply, provided they present solutions that address the proposed challenges.
Challenges of the program
The space economy opens up opportunities in various sectors, such as critical infrastructure, energy transition, agribusiness, smart cities, and environmental monitoring. In this edition, Incuba Espaço will select solutions aligned with four major challenges:
- Irrigated areas and water use
Solutions focused on the automatic monitoring of irrigated areas and the estimation of water use in agriculture, with an emphasis on water management, resource efficiency, and support for decision-making by management bodies and the productive sector.
- High-resolution satellite imagery
Development of super-resolution methods to enhance the spatial resolution of satellite images while maintaining spectral fidelity and reducing operational costs in environmental, urban, agricultural, and security applications.
- Monitoring algal blooms in reservoirs and hydroelectric plants.
Automated platforms for detecting and monitoring algal and cyanobacterial blooms, with early warnings that contribute to water security, public health, and the operation of sanitation and energy systems.
- Detection of vegetation suppression with high accuracy.
Artificial intelligence models capable of accurately identifying actual vegetation suppression, reducing false positives and strengthening environmental monitoring, compliance, and sustainable finance systems.
Benefits for selected startups
Participating teams will have access to a range of benefits, including support for technological development, TRL evolution, testing and proof of concept, technical and business mentoring, connection with anchor clients, access to strategic institutions in the space sector, support in fundraising, institutional visibility, qualified networking, and training and capacity-building tracks.
Schedule
Applications will be open from January 12th to February 2nd, 2026. The selection process includes online and in-person meetings, training sessions, evaluation panels, and the announcement of results throughout the first semester. The incubation period is scheduled to begin on July 1st, 2026.
Those interested should access the announcement, check the eligibility criteria, and register within the established deadline.
Notice: Batch#27 – São José dos Campos Technological Innovation Park
Registrations: www.pitsjc.org.br/incuba-espaco
If you have any questions, you can contact us by email: nexus@pitsjc.org.br
About the PIT
The PIT – São José dos Campos Technological Innovation Park is an environment that promotes science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, always seeking the development of affiliated companies and institutions. It is the connection point between companies of all sizes, universities and research institutes, public policies, and society. The PIT is present in all phases of a business, from the initial idea to internationalization. To learn more, follow us on [social media platform - e.g., social media, website, and website]. www.pitsjc.org.br
