06 Apr AfSA Announces the 10 African Companies Selected for MASS 2025 Sponsorship
Following the successful Call for Applications launched on 10 February 2025, the African Space Agency (AfSA) is proud to reveal the 10 groundbreaking African space companies selected to participate in the African Space Solutions Market (MASS) 2025! The event will take place from 6th to 8th May 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, bringing together the continent’s brightest innovators in space technology.
Following a highly competitive evaluation process, these companies stood out for their demonstrated exceptional promise in space-based applications and solutions to natural resources, and alignment with Africa’s rapidly evolving space ecosystem. Their innovations span Earth observation, satellite technology, AI-driven analytics, and more — addressing critical challenges in agriculture, disaster management, urban development, and beyond.
Meet the Winning Companies:
| Company Name | Country |
|---|---|
| African Geospace | Togo |
| Angel Technology (ANGETEC) | Côte d’Ivoire |
| Astrofica Technologies | South Africa |
| BigData Ghana Ltd | Ghana |
| Eagle AI | Morocco |
| Eureka Geo | Cameroon |
| LocateIT Limited | Kenya |
| Panafric Space | Ethiopia |
| RADA 360 LIMITED | Tanzania |
| Robocare | Tunisia |
Unlocking Opportunities at MASS 2025
The selected companies will receive full sponsorship to attend MASS 2025, where they will:
- Interact on a continental stage with government representatives, space agencies, private sector leaders, investors, and innovators.
- Participate in exclusive B2B matchmaking sessions with 10 leading European space companies (selected by the European Space Agency – ESA), fostering cross-border partnerships and investment opportunities.
- Access mentorship, networking, and collaborative platforms to scale their impact.
A Platform for Africa’s Space Future
MASS 2025, a flagship initiative of the African Space Agency, is designed to strengthen Africa’s commercial space sector by showcasing scalable African-led solutions and forging new strategic partnerships with global stakeholders. MASS 2025 is more than an event—it’s a springboard for long-term growth in Africa’s space sector. By bridging African and the rest of the world space industries in Abidjan, AfSA aims to accelerate technological advancement, job creation, and sustainable development across the continent.
H. E. Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, the President of AfSA’s Council, emphasized: “These companies exemplify Africa’s potential to lead in space innovation. MASS 2025 will further empower them to transform their ideas into scalable solutions, strengthening our collective future in the global space economy.”
Join MASS 2025
While applications for this year’s sponsorship are closed, MASS 2025 remains open to all participants looking to network, learn, and collaborate in Africa’s fast-growing space economy. This year’s edition is under the theme “Space solutions for Africa’s socio-economic development” and with the continent’s space sector projected to reach $22.64 billion by 2026, this is your chance to be part of the transformation!
Register now to attend MASS 2025 and connect with the ecosystem shaping Africa’s future through space innovation. Visit https://mass.ci/ for details.
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