PLANETEK HELLAS ETAIREIA PERIORISMENIS EFTHYNIS YPIRESIES CHARTOGRAFISIS MESO DORYFOROU

Their core work

Planetek Hellas is a Greek SME specializing in Earth observation data processing, satellite-based mapping services, and geospatial intelligence. They develop tools for on-board satellite data compression, semantic retrieval of Earth observation data, and coastal monitoring systems. Their work bridges space technology and environmental applications, turning raw satellite imagery into actionable information for flood risk assessment, coastal erosion tracking, and early warning systems. They are the Greek branch of the Planetek group, focused on translating space data into practical environmental and commercial services.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Planetek Hellas started with upstream space technology — on-board hyperspectral data processing (OP3C, 2015) and semantic frameworks for EO data retrieval (SEO-DWARF, 2016). From 2018 onward, they shifted toward applied environmental services, participating in BeyondPlanck for microwave sky observations and SDG for space data infrastructure, before landing on coastal flood awareness (ECFAS, 2021). The trajectory shows a clear move from data processing infrastructure toward end-user environmental applications, particularly coastal risk management using Copernicus data.

Planetek Hellas is moving from backend satellite data infrastructure toward applied Copernicus-based environmental monitoring, particularly coastal hazard services — expect them to deepen this coastal/climate adaptation niche.

How they like to work

Planetek Hellas primarily joins projects as a partner (4 out of 5 projects), with one coordinator role in their earliest and smallest project (OP3C, a Phase 1 SME Instrument). They work across diverse consortia — 23 unique partners in 12 countries — suggesting they integrate well into international teams rather than sticking with a fixed circle. Their profile is that of a flexible technical contributor who brings specialized EO and geospatial capabilities to larger consortia.

With 23 unique partners across 12 countries from just 5 projects, Planetek Hellas has a broad European network relative to its size. Their collaborations span from research-intensive partnerships (MSCA-RISE, RIA) to innovation-oriented projects (IA, SME Instrument), indicating connections across both academic and industry circles.

What sets them apart

Planetek Hellas sits at the intersection of space technology and environmental risk management — a niche that few Greek SMEs occupy. Their progression from raw satellite data processing to Copernicus-based coastal flood awareness gives them end-to-end capability, from data ingestion to decision-support tools. For consortium builders, they offer a rare combination: a small, agile company with hands-on experience in both upstream EO infrastructure and downstream environmental applications, based in a Mediterranean country directly affected by coastal climate risks.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ECFAS
  Their most recent and application-focused project: a proof-of-concept for a European Copernicus Coastal Flood Awareness System, signaling their strategic direction toward climate adaptation services.
• SDG
  Largest single EC contribution (EUR 348,250) — a Space Data Gateway project that positions them in critical space data infrastructure.
• OP3C
  Their only coordinator role and an SME Instrument Phase 1 project, demonstrating entrepreneurial initiative in on-board satellite data compression.