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ECMWF has opened applications for its Code for Earth Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Code for Earth Programme by ECMWF aims to foster the development of innovative open-source software that addresses the challenges related to managing large datasets and transforming them into actionable insights. The programme encourages collaboration and invites participants to contribute to solutions involving data visualisation, machine learning, and software development.The initiative offers opportunities for cloud processing and financial support, helping participants to build solutions with access to European Weather Cloud resources provided by ECMWF and EUMETSAT.
EUR 5,000 is offered to each team selected under the Data Visualisation, Machine Learning, or Software Development Streams.
EUR 2,000 is awarded for successful teams under the Africa Stream.
Payment is made per Deliverable, not based on the number of participants in the team.
Participants Must:
Be at least 18 years old or meet the legal age requirement in their country of residence.
Hold a bank account in their country of tax residence.
Possess the necessary hardware and software to submit proposals and develop solutions.
Have software development experience, demonstrated through platforms like GitHub or LinkedIn.
National and Residency Eligibility:
ECMWF Funding is available to nationals and residents of ECMWF Member States and Co-operating States.
EU Funding applies to nationals of EU Member States and certain associated countries like Iceland, Norway, Turkey, Ukraine, etc.
Restrictions:
Participants applying for EU-funded challenges must confirm they are not under EU restrictive measures.
Applicants may apply for multiple challenges, but they can participate in only one challenge if selected for multiple.
Apply for ECMWF Code for Earth Programme
