GreenEO

What GreenEO does

GreenEO is a Horizon Europe research project consortium launched in March 2025 with €4 million in EU grant funding, coordinated by NILU (Norwegian Institute for Air Research). The consortium of 11 partner organizations across Europe develops satellite-based environmental monitoring tools for sustainable land-use practices, targeting urban planners, environmental agencies, forest management authorities, civil protection agencies, agricultural stakeholders, and European policymakers.

The project's core technology integrates next-generation Earth observation satellite data (Sentinel, EPS-SG, MTG, Sentinel-4, Sentinel-5, IASI-NG, SMOS, SMAP) with atmospheric and land surface models (EMEP, SURFEX), climate models, and machine learning algorithms (including the proprietary S-MESH model for NO2 and the Firelihood probabilistic fire danger tool). The offering is organized across five focus areas — Cities & Pollution Reduction, Forest Risk Management, Agriculture & Nature Recovery, Ecosystem & Biodiversity Monitoring, and Green Governance — producing open-access data products (DECSO NOx, uEMEP, Retina, MTG GFAS, LAI, SMESH outputs) and deploying them through a forthcoming GreenEO Data Portal scheduled for 2027.

As a publicly funded research initiative, GreenEO has no commercial revenue model. All outputs are delivered as open-access resources through the data portal, Zenodo repository, partner workshops, and EU policy channels. The project runs from 2025 to 2029 and is structured around co-design with end users, including pilot demonstrations in France and Greece, with active collaboration with sister Horizon Europe projects (PANORAMA, CLEAR-EO) and EUMETSAT.

Name

GreenEO

Legal name

GreenEO

Website

https://projectgreeneo.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GreenEO is a Horizon Europe-funded consortium of 11 European institutions, coordinated by NILU, that develops satellite-based environmental monitoring tools covering pollution, forest fire risk, agriculture, biodiversity, and green governance for public-sector decision-makers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Earth Observation Analytics

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Geospatial MRV (Satellite, Aerial, LiDAR, SAR) (EUABACAF), Satellite/Aerial/Remote Sensing MRV (Methane plumes, land-use change) (EUAHADAL), Environmental Reporting, Dashboards & Regulatory Submittals (Automated Reports, e-Reporting) (EUAHAKAL), Environmental Monitoring, Data & Reporting (Air/Water/Soil) (BPAIAMAC), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Environmental monitoring
• Earth observation analytics
• Satellite data services
• Biodiversity monitoring
• Air quality mapping

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Research Funding: GreenEO is a Horizon Europe research project funded by the European Union with approximately €4 million in funding. All project outputs including data products, tools, indicators, and reports are delivered as open-access resources for public use.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GreenEO develops satellite-based environmental monitoring tools that integrate next-generation Earth observation data (Sentinel, EPS-SG, MTG, IASI-NG, SMOS, SMAP) with atmospheric and land surface models plus machine learning to deliver decision-support services for pollution monitoring, forest fire risk management, agricultural impact assessment, ecosystem health, and policy alignment with EU Green Deal objectives. All outputs are delivered as open-access resources through the consortium's forthcoming GreenEO Data Portal (expected 2027).

Product overview

GreenEO is a Horizon Europe research project developing satellite-based environmental monitoring tools for sustainable land-use practices across Europe. The offering consists of a unified platform with five interconnected focus areas (Cities & Pollution Reduction, Forest Risk Management, Agriculture & Nature Recovery, Ecosystem & Biodiversity Monitoring, and Green Governance) that share common data infrastructure, modelling frameworks, and the forthcoming GreenEO Data Portal (expected 2027). Core products include air quality mapping tools, fire danger forecasting (Firelihood), nitrogen deposition monitoring, ecosystem condition indicators, and governance frameworks. Data products include DECSO NOx, uEMEP, Retina outputs, MTG GFAS fire detection, S-MESH surface NO₂ estimates, and LAI vegetation products. The platform integrates satellite missions (Sentinel, EPS-SG, MTG, IASI-NG, SMOS, SMAP) with atmospheric/land surface models (EMEP, SURFEX) and machine learning to deliver open tools and indicators supporting EU Zero Pollution and Biodiversity goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cities & Pollution Reduction Tools High-resolution air quality mapping and monitoring tools combining Sentinel-4, Sentinel-5, and satellite data with machine learning to map NO2 and PM2.5 from regional to street scale, with emission inventories and hotspot detection for urban environments.
• Forest Risk Management Platform Fire danger forecasting system integrating EPS-SG and MTG satellite data with meteorological models and the probabilistic Firelihood tool to predict fire likelihood, detect and track fires at 15-minute resolution, and forecast fuel moisture content.
• Agriculture & Nature Recovery Services Tools for monitoring ammonia emissions and nitrogen deposition impacts on biodiversity, combining Earth Observation data with IASI-NG satellite observations and land surface models to assess agricultural ecosystem impacts.
• Ecosystem & Biodiversity Monitoring Platform Interactive monitoring platform combining multi-mission satellite data (Sentinel, SMOS, SMAP, MTG, EPS-SG) with modelling and machine learning to track ecosystem condition, biodiversity indicators, soil moisture, vegetation productivity, carbon stocks, and habitat suitability.
• Green Governance Framework Science-based governance models connecting satellite innovation with policy and decision-making, providing policy recommendations and tested governance approaches for Zero Pollution and Biodiversity goals aligned with the EU Green Deal.
• GreenEO Data Portal User-friendly online portal for accessing indicators, maps, and environmental monitoring services developed by the GreenEO consortium.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-minute fire tracking resolution enabling early detection and short-term forecasting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• NILU (Norwegian Institute for Air Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Coordinator of GreenEO. NILU is a renowned Norwegian non-profit research institute advancing climate and environmental science since 1969, focusing on atmospheric composition, climate change, air quality, and environmental health.
• KNMI (Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational weather service of the Netherlands, specializing in weather forecasting, climate monitoring, air quality assessment. Hosted the first General Assembly meeting in De Bilt in March 2026.
• Météo-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench national meteorological service providing accurate weather forecasts, climate monitoring, and environmental assessments. Contributes to the SURFEX land surface modelling outputs.
• Aarhus UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading research institution in Denmark with commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Contributes expertise across environmental monitoring domains.
• MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Meteorological Institute providing reliable weather forecasts, climate research, and environmental monitoring. Contributes to EMEP model implementation and uEMEP data products.
• IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational authority for meteorology, oceanography, and climate research in Portugal. Contributes to the LAI product development consistent with CGLS LAI.
• Lobelia EarthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative organization focused on satellite data and advanced analytics for environmental challenges. Contributes to ecosystem monitoring platform and Lobelia.Air GreenEO products.
• LGI Sustainable InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission-driven organization managing the GreenEO project website, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts. Coordinates communication, dissemination, and project management activities.
• INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading French research institute addressing global challenges in food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection. Contributes to forest fire danger monitoring and Firelihood tool.
• AUTH (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Greece's leading educational institutions dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in research and education.
• UBA (Umweltbundesamt - Federal Environment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany's Federal Environment Agency providing expert advice, conducting research, and developing policies to promote environmental protection.
• PANORAMAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Europe sister project advancing next-generation multi-sensor satellite data for environmental monitoring and disaster risk reduction. Active collaboration on data needs, dissemination strategies, and policy uptake.
• CLEAR-EOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Europe sister project advancing satellite data and cloud-based analysis within Europe's digital twin ecosystem. Collaboration on innovative data processing chains and geospatial services.
• EUMETSATflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Organisation for the Exploitation of Satellite Systems. Hosts cluster meetings and provides meteorological satellite data infrastructure. Green Deal objectives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Satelligence: Dutch company using satellite data and AI for deforestation, biodiversity, and commodity supply chain monitoring. Comparable as an emerging European satellite-based environmental intelligence player serving EU policy, forestry, and supply chain customers.
• GHGSat: Canadian company operating dedicated satellites to detect and quantify methane and CO2 emissions from industrial facilities. Comparable as an emerging satellite-based environmental monitoring player with overlapping atmospheric emissions use cases, though commercially oriented.
• Descartes Labs: US-based geospatial analytics company providing satellite-derived environmental, agricultural, and climate intelligence to enterprises and governments. Comparable as an emerging player applying ML to satellite data for environmental and land-use monitoring use cases.
• Kayrros: Paris-based environmental data company using satellite imagery and ML to monitor methane, oil and gas, and climate risk globally. Comparable as an emerging commercial satellite+AI environmental intelligence player targeting similar emissions and land-use use cases, though focused on commercial buyers rather than EU policy.

Broad incumbents

• EUMETSAT: European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites; operates MTG, EPS-SG, Sentinel-4/5 satellites that GreenEO relies on. Functions as an upstream infrastructure provider rather than direct competitor, but its data services partially overlap with GreenEO's distribution scope.
• Planet Labs: US-based Earth observation company operating the largest commercial satellite constellation, providing daily global imagery for agriculture, forestry, and environmental monitoring. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing satellite-derived environmental intelligence data products to public and private customers.
• Copernicus Programme (EU): The EU's flagship Earth observation programme providing free, open satellite-based environmental data (atmosphere, land, marine, climate, emergency). Broad incumbent offering substantial overlap with GreenEO's air quality, land monitoring, and emergency response capabilities, with established agency relationships.
• ECMWF (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service): European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts operates CAMS, providing authoritative atmospheric composition forecasts (NO2, PM, ozone) across Europe. Comparable as a public-sector provider of satellite-integrated air quality data serving the same European policy audience as GreenEO.

Direct peers

• CLEAR-EO: Horizon Europe sister project advancing satellite data and cloud-based analysis within Europe's digital twin ecosystem. Directly comparable in funding structure, Earth observation focus, and EU policy alignment; collaborates with GreenEO on data processing and geospatial services.
• PANORAMA: Horizon Europe sister project advancing next-generation multi-sensor satellite data for environmental monitoring and disaster risk reduction. Directly comparable to GreenEO in funding model, EU scope, and stakeholder focus; both cluster under EUMETSAT and target similar European decision-makers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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