Dates for the diary
SpaceUp Final Event
5th October 2021 Manos Conference Centre, Chaussée de Charleroi 135, Brussels
This final event of the SpaceUp project aims to present the results to the EC and to a wider public. The event also aims to maximize the visibility of the 60 start-ups which participated in the Space Academies, via a dedicated poster exhibition and hearing success stories, best practices and the lessons learned.
Policy recommendations will be provided, in particular on the follow-up of this initiative, its integration into a wider European context of support for start-ups and its sustainability on the long term and there will be opportunities to allow further networking between the start-ups, the project partners, investors, policy makers and EU/ESA officials.
This final event of the SpaceUp project aims to present the results to the EC and to a wider public. The event also aims to maximize the visibility of the 60 start-ups which participated in the Space Academies, via a dedicated poster exhibition and hearing success stories, best practices and the lessons learned.
Policy recommendations will be provided, in particular on the follow-up of this initiative, its integration into a wider European context of support for start-ups and its sustainability on the long term and there will be opportunities to allow further networking between the start-ups, the project partners, investors, policy makers and EU/ESA officials.
Call for papers
The International Conference on Maritime and Space Safety will take place on the 23rd September 2021 and it has opened a call for papers. The abstracts of proposed papers (max. 500 words) in English as well as a short bio of the speaker (300 words) should be submitted to the e-mail address: spacelawconference@gmail.com by 31st of August 2021.
ESA Calls
20 September 2021 - Space for Hydro Energy Sector
The opportunity aims at investigating the technical feasibility and economic viability of space-based applications to support nowcasting and forecasting of hydroelectric power generation, and must include the development of a mock-up/prototype (Proof of Concept) demonstrating the technical feasibility.
The opportunity aims at investigating the technical feasibility and economic viability of space-based applications to support nowcasting and forecasting of hydroelectric power generation, and must include the development of a mock-up/prototype (Proof of Concept) demonstrating the technical feasibility.
12th November 2021 - Social and Environmentally-Friendly Mobility
Shared mobility, optimisation of vehicle routing and mobility-as-a-service (MASS), planning and upgrading of transport infrastructure, new driving solutions, and others.
31st December 2021 - Space4Rail Open Call
Search for uses of space-based assets (satellite navigation, satellite communications and/or Earth observation) in innovative and sustainable applications/services:
1. Related to future control, command and signaling applications of the European Rail system;
2. Improving the performance and attractiveness of the railway, both for railway undertakings and end users.
Other Events
15th September 2021 - Mastermind Summit & Competition
This global tech conference established 10 years ago in Luxembourg strives to recognise the great work of innovative companies internationally from year to year through a startups’ village, pitching sessions and a dedicated competition. Startups in space, fintech and deeptech sector can apply to take part in a pitch competition.
13th -16th September 2021 - World Satellite Business Week
For the last 25 years, the annual World Satellite Business has been a conference dedicated to the global satellite communications and information business leaders. The summit gathers the industry decision-makers from all over the world and from all levels of the entire satellite value chain.
16th - 17th September 2021 - ESA Industry Space Days
During the online ISD companies and organisations can attend pre-scheduled business-to-business meetings (B2B) via an online platform, a web-streamed, virtual conference, and ESA presentations and workshops about business opportunities and future activities.
20th - 24th September 2021 - ESA 10th Advanced Training Course on Land Remote Sensing
his course is dedicated to training the next generation of Earth Observation (EO) scientists and experts working in forestry domain to exploit data from EO missions (e.g. the Copernicus Sentinels) and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for science and applications development.
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How to craft a killer pitch
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What makes a business pitch effective? In this webinar powered by the SpaceUp project, EBAN Board Member Audra Shallal goes through the key elements of an elevator pitch.
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This webinar is designed to gain a better understanding of the public funding opportunities that are available in Europe for space-related business. We will (i) help you navigating through the main programs that are available, (ii) examine key issues including what can be funded, who has access and how much an entity can receive and (iii) provide you with guidance, tips and recommendations to increase your chances to get funding and save your time. With Alexandre Mencik, Entrepreneur, co-founder of startups, director, board member, mentor and business angel.
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The main objective is to share with the audience the experience of both projects in supporting space or space related startups and scale ups across Europe, as well as present the project objectives, main activities, beneficiaries, achieved so far results and the next activities and opportunities available for the startups and scaleups.
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SpaceUp and Astropreneurs are EU projects aiming at offering support to space-tech entrepreneurs in the start-up and scale-up phase, respectively. In this webinar you will learn more about the support you can obtain to boost your business idea and your company, and, especially, how to join the two EU programs.
The main objective is to share with the audience the experience of both projects in supporting space or space related startups and scale ups across Europe, as well as present the project objectives, main activities, beneficiaries, achieved so far results and the next activities and opportunities available for the startups and scaleups.
How to take advantage of crowdfunding to boost your business
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Do you want an effective strategic and communication plan for your business? A crowdfunding campaign carried out successfully has several benefits, not only can your project get funded but you can also reach a wide audience of potential customers. In this webinar we will dive into the details to understand how important it is to have and execute a perfect strategic and communication plan, plus some tips&tricks for your crowdfunding campaign.
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Fabrice Testa, Co-chairman Luxembourg Space Tech Angels and EBAN Space Chairman
Lorenzo Scatena, Secretary General of E. Amaldi Foundation
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How technology transfer and intellectual property rights can foster your company
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Tanya Scalia Project Manager - Innovation & Technology Transfer Unit at the Italian Space Agency
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Trademarks and patents are the perfect tools to boost technology transfer, an underestimated methodology which is capable of fostering your business in unexpected ways. In this webinar we will show why technology transfer and intellectual property rights (IPRs) are important for your company and the kind of impact you can expect from them. We will also explore how technology transfer is born and grows, and what tools you need to support it, such as trademarks and patents.
Tanya Scalia Project Manager - Innovation & Technology Transfer Unit at the Italian Space Agency
Lucia Bonventre Lawyer & Research Fellow - Innovation & Technology Transfer Unit at the Italian Space Agency
