Amsterdam’s Caeli secures ‘substantial funding’ from European Space Agency for its Carbon Eye project

Amsterdam’s Caeli raises funds from the Netherlands Space Office to develop satellite-based projects addressing environmental challenges.

Amsterdam-based deep tech company Caeli has received funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) through the Netherlands Space Office (NSO) to develop its Carbon Eye project further.

“This contract is a good example of how targeted support for innovation can directly lead to a viable commercial solution for an urgent global issue. By supporting Carbon Eye, we support a company that can help governments and businesses worldwide achieve their climate goals,” says Piera de Vito of ESA.

Caeli views the funding as a form of recognition from the ESA. Martin Smit, founder and CEO of Caeli, adds, “For us, this is an important step. With Carbon Eye, we are moving from proven technology to a globally scalable product.”

“Carbon Eye shows how Dutch deeptech, with support from ESA, can make an international impact in the field of climate data.”

The Carbon Eye project!

The project is designed to measure and map CO2 emissions on a global scale, focusing on emissions from governments, companies, and financial institutions. 

It combines satellite data with AI technology developed by Caeli to analyse and visualise emissions per location on a frequent basis. 

The project can track emissions from a variety of sources, including chemical plants, refineries, steel factories, other industrial facilities, large-scale agriculture, and dairy farms. By providing detailed data on where and how much CO2 is being released, Carbon Eye enables companies, governments, and organisations to gain insight into their emissions. 

This information can be used for compliance with EU regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), for calculating CO2 taxes, for conducting ESG and risk analyses, and for climate reporting.

Carbon Eye expands on Caeli’s Air Quality Monitor (AQM), which is already used by cities including Deventer, Kampen, Hilversum, Almere, and Tallinn, as well as by the government of Curaçao for policymaking and monitoring. 

While AQM focuses on local air quality and government policy decisions, Carbon Eye tracks global greenhouse gas emissions and their flows. Both projects use the same technology, and the first results from Carbon Eye are expected in 2026.

Overall, Carbon Eye provides a comprehensive, data-driven tool to monitor and manage global CO2 emissions.

Satellite solutions for a greener future

Founded in 2018, Caeli uses satellite data and technology to address climate change and air pollution. 

The company tracks air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, supplying data that governments, companies, and organisations can use to manage environmental impact, evaluate health risks, and comply with regulations.

Caeli’s work supports global efforts to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and manage natural resources. The company applies its technology across multiple sectors, including agriculture, urban development, and environmental monitoring. 

Its mission aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals, including improving health through cleaner air, creating sustainable cities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting land conservation.