Each year is dedicated to four different topics.

The matchmaking events cover different business areas across the geography of Europe, and address different value chains.

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Smart Logistics & Transportation
This topic covers applications supporting industrial transport & logistics activities using multi dimension solutions (drone, vessels, etc.), focusing on the optimization and digitalization of such activities.

The sector faces environmental challenges and must adapt to changing requirements on the supply chain. Space solutions offering a holistic coverage in this globalized context are an answer that can cover the needs of the industry.

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Objectives of this topic:
Robot transportation and cargo handling,using automation in product management stock photo

Support the European economies by enabling smart logistics and smart inventory

Lost package stock photo

Prevent fraud and compliance issues in logistics & transport activities

Delivery and logistics concept stock photo

Optimize supply chain operations within and beyond European borders

Aerial view of golden field and wind turbines near highway. Agriculture in Poland.

Support sustainability alongside Europe’s transport & logistic activities

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Smart Cities & Urban Mobility
This topic regards applications supporting the development of solutions to support sustainable urbanization, the development of smart buildings, and urban mobility.

Urban areas are increasingly adopting smart solutions to limit their environmental impacts (e.g., reduce energy consumption) through digital tools to support their day-to-day operations and management in multiple domains such as transport, energy & utilities, waste management, and security.

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Objectives of this topic:
Daily collection of waste in Germany the city of Furth in Europe. Transportation of waste for subsequent disposal. Workers.

Support the day-to-day management of urban areas thanks to innovative tools

Aerial view recirculation sedimentation tank, water treatment plant for big city from water management stock photo

Provide viable solutions in reducing pollution and enable an efficient resource management

Woman charging car using electric plug closeup stock photo

Enable new forms of mobility for the transport of people and goods (MaaS)

Solar panel installation stock photo

Support energy efficient residential and commercial buildings

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Managing and protecting Earth’s resources from Space
Covers applications dedicated to support land and marine environment monitoring for sustainable exploitation of natural resources.

Greater awareness and access to satellite imagery is opening new opportunities for firms to derive products & services in supporting decision-making to protect and sustainably exploit Earth’s natural resources.

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Objectives of this topic:
Tractor mowing green field stock photo

Support the agriculture sector to answer challenges associated to sustainability

Aerial view of road between green forest and blue lake in Finland stock photo

Support the protection of atmospheric, terrestrial and marine environments

Red idustrial quarry and mining in Germany stock photo

Limit the impact on the environment of natural resources exploitation

Wheat grass growing through cracks in the ground stock photo

Contribute to early warning information systems

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Next-gen spacecraft manufacturing & operation
Covers hardware and software solutions to support the development of spacecraft systems for novel space operations and ground stations as services.

The EU has a world-class space sector, with a leading spacecraft (satellite, probes, and other space vehicles) manufacturing industry, which captures more than one-third of the addressable global market.

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Objectives of this topic:
Webb telescope placed on top of Ariane 5

Maintain European leadership in the spacecraft manufacturing industry

In ESA’s Materials and Electrical Components Laboratory – one of a suite of labs based at the ESTEC technical centre in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

Support the development of breakthrough concepts

Vega-C liftoff

Enable quick in-orbit demonstration and validation of new technologies

Protecting vital space infrastructure from space debris and space weather.

Ensure sustainable use of space through satellite technology development

 
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Infrastructure lifecycle support
This topic covers applications supporting the construction, operation, and dismantlement of infrastructures in the Construction, Energy, and Cultural heritage sectors.

Thanks to satellite imagery, innovative companies can address multiple use-cases, such as remotely monitoring construction sites in near-real-time while predicting and detecting maintenance needs.

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Objectives of this topic:
01-01-infrastructure

Support the European economy through a competitive infrastructure

01-02-dismantellement

Support critical infrastructure from design to dismantellement

01-03-merida

Ensure the preservation of infrastructure that is part of the EU’s cultural heritage

01-04-sprouts

Reduce the environmental impacts of infrastructure projects

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Safety & security from (and in) Space
This topic regards applications supporting safety & security operations on Earth and in space in response to natural or human-made crises.

Companies can assist public organizations and established private players in developing and operating safety & security satellite programs. In addition, software companies focusing on Artificial Intelligence can support the analysis of space-based data to support decision-making in the chain of command.

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Objectives of this topic:
02-01-algeciras

Utilize space solutions to ensure European citizens’ security

02-02-monitoring

Monitor and defend European space infrastructure in-orbit

02-04-galileo

Support Member States in the development of defence space solutions

02-03-galileo

Encourage the development of space-enabled dual-use solutions (civil & defence)

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Space for human well-being, education, and entertainment
The Space for human well-being, education, and entertainment cluster covers space applications for consumers’ day-to-day life, such as for well-being, education, and entertainment purposes.

Applications using space data can be strong enablers to improve access to healthcare and education, notably in emerging countries (e.g., telemedicine and remote education via satellite).

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Objectives of this topic:
03-01-wellbeing

Support human well-being around the world

03-02-education

Improve education and support access to education for everyone

03-03-enduser

Introduce the value of Space to end- consumers through new fields of application

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Improving access to space
Hardware and software solutions to support launch systems (covering sub-systems development, launch vehicle manufacturing, and ground infrastructure) represent the core of this topic.

Several European startups started developing small launch vehicles to lower the cost of access to space, especially for the delivery of small satellites. In addtion, many also support specific value chain activities such as low-cost production of components thanks to 3D printing (e.g., structural elements of launch vehicles).

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Objectives of this topic:
04-01-guyana

Support an autonomous and sovereign European access to space

04-02-europeanlargelogisticslanderORION

Support Europe’s readiness in tackling future access to space segments

04-03-incumbents

Allow incumbents to benefit from the agility of new entrants

04-04-ariane6

Support innovation along the whole launcher value chain

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