The matchmaking events cover different business areas across the geography of Europe, and address different value chains.
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.
Support the European economies by enabling smart logistics and smart inventory
Prevent fraud and compliance issues in logistics & transport activities
Optimize supply chain operations within and beyond European borders
Support sustainability alongside Europe’s transport & logistic activities
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.
Support the day-to-day management of urban areas thanks to innovative tools
Provide viable solutions in reducing pollution and enable an efficient resource management
Enable new forms of mobility for the transport of people and goods (MaaS)
Support energy efficient residential and commercial buildings
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.
Support the agriculture sector to answer challenges associated to sustainability
Support the protection of atmospheric, terrestrial and marine environments
Limit the impact on the environment of natural resources exploitation
Contribute to early warning information systems
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.
Maintain European leadership in the spacecraft manufacturing industry
Support the development of breakthrough concepts
Enable quick in-orbit demonstration and validation of new technologies
Ensure sustainable use of space through satellite technology development
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.
Support the European economy through a competitive infrastructure
Support critical infrastructure from design to dismantellement
Ensure the preservation of infrastructure that is part of the EU’s cultural heritage
Reduce the environmental impacts of infrastructure projects
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.
Utilize space solutions to ensure European citizens’ security
Monitor and defend European space infrastructure in-orbit
Support Member States in the development of defence space solutions
Encourage the development of space-enabled dual-use solutions (civil & defence)
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).
Support human well-being around the world
Improve education and support access to education for everyone
Introduce the value of Space to end- consumers through new fields of application
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).
Support an autonomous and sovereign European access to space
Support Europe’s readiness in tackling future access to space segments
Allow incumbents to benefit from the agility of new entrants
Support innovation along the whole launcher value chain