ACCESS THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY….FROM MERITS!

Local Enterprise Office Kildare is collaborating with Maynooth University’s MaynoothWorks to assist start-ups and SME’s that could benefit from accessing space technology and data to solve physical challenges!

ESA BIC Ireland is currently recruiting ambitious companies that are developing or utilising space technology….or have an idea that could.

Learn about this opportunity to access space technology from Joe Moore, manager of MaynoothWorks Business Innovation Centre, where he supports and mentors startup companies in the Mid-East region. 

ESA BIC Ireland offers technical, business, financial and incubation support to startups that have a connection with space, and are developing either upstream or downstream applications.

ESA BIC Ireland is part of a network of 29 ESA BICs across 22 ESA Member States, which were established to empower entrepreneurship and to allow local economies to benefit from space data, technologies and assets.

Why Attend?

This event offers a unique opportunity for startups and SMEs to explore how space technology can be leveraged for physical applications. The event is designed to inform potential applicants about the benefits of the ESA Business Incubation Centre (BIC) Ireland program and how it supports companies in developing or utilising space technology.

What to Expect:

1. Insight into Funding and Support:
   • Learn about the €50,000 equity-free funding and an additional €40,000 in matched funding available for startups with space-related projects.
   • Understand the extensive support network, including local mentoring and access to ESA's technical know-how and resources.
2. Technical and Business Development Opportunities:
   • Discover how to utilise years of Earth observation data and other space assets to develop innovative solutions for global challenges, particularly in areas such as environmental monitoring, satellite communication, AgriTech, and energy.
   • Examples include developing software applications for satellite sensor data, with potential applications in climate change monitoring, marine surveying, and telecoms infrastructure.
3. Networking and Collaboration:
   • Engage with a community of innovators, practitioners, and consultants specialising in sectors like machine automation, biodiversity mapping, crop yield optimisation, and sustainability.
   • Opportunities for collaboration with companies and experts working on global climate goals and digital-enabled sectors.

Who Should Attend?

• Innovators with ideas based on space data and technology.
• SMEs and startups interested in areas like environmental monitoring, earth observation, AgriTech, and sustainability.
• Consultants and practitioners seeking to leverage space technology for terrestrial applications.

This event is for anyone interested in the intersection of space technology and terrestrial problem-solving, offering a pathway to substantial funding and invaluable support from ESA BIC Ireland.

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