Wildfires Open Call
Europe's first open field testing ground for wildfire response technologies.
Not a conference. Not a demo day. A real environment where solutions are tested under real conditions.
Problem
Wildfires are not a future risk in Portugal.
They are a recurring reality. Every year, communities are affected, ecosystems are damaged, and emergency systems are pushed to their limits.
Yet many solutions never move beyond controlled demos.
350+ sq mi
Burned in central and northern Portugal in September 2024
EUR60-140M
Estimated annual economic cost of wildfires
98%
Of fires in Portugal originate from human-caused ignitions
Solution
We bring together those who build and those who respond.
In one place. To test, validate, and improve wildfire response technologies in real-world conditions.
Startups
Firefighters
Public authorities
Investors
How it works
From application to the field.
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Open call
Teams across Europe submit their solutions.
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Selected location
A live site in the Coimbra Region, Portugal.
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Live field testing
1-2 days of operations under real constraints.
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Real scenarios
Working alongside responders and authorities.
No simulations. No slides.
Only what works.
Who should join
Who we are calling for.
Companies and startups
Building wildfire response, drones, AI, sensors, satellite, or communications.
Apply as solution providerEmergency responders
Firefighters and civil protection units across ground and air operations.
Join as responderMunicipalities and public sector
Local authorities, regional agencies, and public organizations.
Join as authorityInvestors, sponsors and media
Looking for real, deployable technologies and the stories behind them.
Get in touchTake part
Three ways to join.
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Get a free ticket
Reserve your spot on Luma. Approval-based for solution providers, responders, authorities, and visitors.
Reserve on LumaVision
The future of emergency tech is not built in labs.
It is built in the field.
FAQ
What you should know.
When and where?
June 6, 2026, in the Coimbra Region, Portugal. Exact site shared with selected participants.
Is there a fee?
No. Participation is free for selected teams, responders, authorities, and approved visitors.
Who pays for travel?
Travel and lodging are at the participant's expense. Local logistics on-site are coordinated by the organizers.
Who keeps the IP and data?
You keep your IP. Test data is shared under a participation agreement signed before the field tests.
What languages?
The primary language of the event is Portuguese, but we will have translation support for English speakers. All materials will be available in Portuguese and English.