See what optical
imagery cannot
Join Aistech's Education & Research Programme and give your lab access to spaceborne Thermal Infrared data — the "human activity layer" of Earth.
already onboarded
for early adopters
tracks available
tasking for 6 months
to go beyond optical data
Thermal Infrared data from space
Access calibrated thermal imagery and analysis-ready thermal data from Aistech's Hydra constellation — an ESA Copernicus Contributing Mission.
Curated for your research theme
Data access is structured around five research tracks — so you receive datasets relevant to your work.
Grant proposal support
We actively support partners in identifying and preparing grant proposals — Horizon Europe, ESA, national science foundations.
Joint publications & collaboration
Partners can co-author publications and develop joint research initiatives alongside Aistech scientists and engineers.
Shape the roadmap
As an early adopter, your feedback directly informs which products and data formats we develop next.
What we ask in return
- Use data for academic and non-commercial research only
- Engage on a best-effort basis — student projects, ongoing research, or funding exploration
- Provide feedback on data quality and potential applications
- Acknowledge Aistech Space in any resulting outputs or publications
Security & Defence
Detect activity, movement, and thermal signatures in sensitive areas. Night-time coverage and persistent monitoring for ISR, dual-use EO, and defence-related research.
Wildfire Risk & Thermal Early Warning
Detect fire radiative power, map burnt areas, and develop early warning systems using real-time thermal satellite data over fire-prone regions.
Coastal & Marine Thermal Monitoring
Monitor sea surface temperatures, detect vessel thermal signatures, track thermal plumes, and support maritime domain awareness research.
Oil Spill & Environmental Hazard Detection
Identify thermal anomalies from industrial discharge, detect oil spill signatures, and monitor environmental pollution events from space.
Industrial Heat & Infrastructure Monitoring
Analyse thermal signatures from power plants, refineries, and substations. Detect operational anomalies and support energy systems research.
Propose your own area
Working on a thermal EO application not listed here? Tell us in your application — we are open to exploring new research directions.
Submit your expression of interest
Fill in the form below. Tell us about your research, institution, and which track interests you most.
We review and reach out
Our team reviews applications. We'll contact you within 5 business days to schedule a brief discovery call.
Sign a non-binding Letter of Intent
A simple LoI confirms your interest and your research focus. No cost. No obligation.
Receive your first dataset
We onboard your team, provide access to curated datasets, and coordinate your first tasked acquisition.
Apply for the Ambassador Programme
Complete this form to express your interest. A member of the Aistech partnerships team will contact you within 5 business days. This is non-binding and free to join.