A team from Senegal has won the global final of the ActInSpace 2026 international innovation competition, held in Bordeaux, France. The competition, organized by the French Space Agency (CNES) and the European Space Agency (ESA), challenges participants to develop business ideas using space technology or data. The Senegalese team's victory marks the first time an African team has won the top prize in the competition's history.
The winning project, developed by the team from Senegal, focused on an innovative application of satellite data. The specific details of the project were highlighted during the final presentation in Bordeaux. ActInSpace is a global hackathon that takes place simultaneously in numerous cities worldwide, with winners from each national edition advancing to the international final.
The achievement has been celebrated as a significant milestone for Senegal and for African participation in the global space and technology sector. It highlights the growing capacity for innovation and technical expertise within the continent. The win provides the team with visibility and potential support to further develop their project concept.
