We aim to connect businesses with ESA’s technical resources, funding opportunities, and market access support to foster innovation and growth in the space sector
Discover ESA’s suite of platforms and initiatives designed to accelerate innovation and commercialisation in the space sector.
From high-performance computing and intellectual property access to matchmaking tools, learning resources, and partnership programmes, these services empower start-ups, SMEs, industry leaders, and researchers.
Explore opportunities to collaborate, scale ideas, access funding, and strengthen Europe’s leadership in space technology and sustainability.
ESA Space HPC is a state-of-the-art supercomputing platform designed to meet the growing computational needs of the European space industry. It enables faster testing, complex simulations, big data analysis, and AI development with sustainable, energy-efficient technology.
Accessible to startups, researchers, and industry players, Space HPC bridges the gap between ideas and applications, accelerating innovation and collaboration across Europe’s space ecosystem with unmatched scalability and security.
The Space Tech Platform is your gateway to real-time insights on the global space innovation ecosystem. Launched by ESA with Fondazione E. Amaldi and Dealroom.co, it offers reliable data on over 2,100 start-ups and scale-ups, plus 3,400+ investment rounds.
Track funding activity as it happens and explore emerging trends shaping the industry. Follow thriving enterprises and discover opportunities through the Space Tech dashboard, designed to connect innovators, investors, and partners.
The European Space Index is a virtual portfolio showcasing publicly traded space companies in Europe. Created by ESA, the European Commission, and Promus Ventures, it provides a clear view of the sector’s market performance and growth.
This index serves as a benchmark for investors and industry professionals, offering insights into upstream and downstream space enterprises. It supports informed investment strategies and highlights Europe’s leadership in space innovation.
ESA provides technical support to companies transferring space technology to terrestrial markets, leveraging its deep expertise and advanced facilities. Start-ups in ESA Business Incubation Centres or using the Technology Transfer Programme can access ESA specialists, original inventors, and technical officers.
Support includes guidance, testing in ESA’s laboratories, and tailored advice to help integrate space innovations into commercial solutions.
The ESA Learning Hub is an online platform offering access to training courses, e-learning programmes, and learning resources developed within ESA initiatives.
Designed to strengthen European industry competitiveness, it serves as a central repository for knowledge and skills, supporting stakeholders and delegations in ESA programmes.
Managed by ESA’s SME section, the hub helps organise and promote events, training sessions, and materials to foster innovation and growth.
ESA-match is ESA’s matchmaking platform, designed to connect companies, SMEs, and organisations with potential partners and opportunities.
Integrated with esa-star – ESA’s system for supplier registration and tendering – it enhances visibility for over 12,500 registered entities and fosters collaboration through a searchable directory, marketplace, tenders area, and match area.
By showcasing needs, offers, and capabilities, esa-match helps businesses find partners, share expertise, and accelerate innovation across the space sector.
ESA offers its intellectual property portfolio to European space companies in its 22 Member States on a freely licensed basis. The online catalogue provides access to over 500 patents covering areas such as robotics, optics, propulsion, materials, and radio-frequency systems.
These innovations, including standards like DVB-S2, help industry accelerate development. From this page, you can explore and access the full ESA patent portfolio to drive your projects forward.
The ESA Partnership Initiative for Commercialisation (EPIC) connects ESA-supported start-ups with corporate, academic, and institutional partners to strengthen commercial opportunities.
Launched in 2022, EPIC leverages Europe’s largest space innovation network, including ESA BICs, Technology Brokers, and Phi-Lab NET. Through synergetic collaborations, EPIC fosters diversity, sustainability, and growth across the space ecosystem, enhancing entrepreneurship and accelerating innovation.