Our ambition is to make Europe a space commercialisation hub to launch and grow global space companies that make sense for our future
Whether you need support with innovation, commercial assistance, or access to global investor networks, we can help you on your journey from idea generation all the way through to business success. We enable your company to exploit commercial space opportunities, while creating a greener, more digital Europe.
Space has limitless potential to address the challenges of our time, offering a marketplace rich with opportunity. The global space industry was worth around €470 billion in 2021*, with satellites and associated technology playing a crucial role in this fast-growing commercial landscape. From communications and security to climate and infrastructure, space has a key role to play in our future.
Working with you, we want to make Europe a pioneering space commercialisation hub, where your innovative ideas can grow into world-beating solutions, bringing benefits both to your business and to society.
*Space Foundation’s State of Space report 2022
Innovation services
We can help you with a range of innovation services including:
Commercial advisory services
We offer a variety of commercial advisory services including:
Networking services
We connect companies and investors through our investor communities and facilitate access to venture capital funds.
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