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Webinar · Funding and Training opportunities in the Space sector

  • Date: December 18th, 2018 | 14:00h CEST
  • Language: English
  • Organiser: EBN Innovation Network
  • Objective: The webinar presented an entry point to space knowhow and assets via Astropreneurs H2020 Project and a concrete funding support startups working with Earth Observation big data via Copernicus Incubation.
  • Collaborators: Astropreneurs H2020 Project, Copernicus Incubation, IPN – Instituto Pedro Nunes, Verhaert
  • Topics & content:
    • EBN Space SIG and the ongoing cooperation with ESA Space Solutionss Network | Javier Echarri, EBN: Download PPT
    • Astropreneurs – a coaching programme for startups ‘touching’ space technology | Carlos Cerqueira, IPN: Download PPT
    • Copernicus Incubation – support startups that use remote sensing data – extra tool for incubation centers | Sam Waes and Zane Smilga, Verhaert: Download PPT
  • Link: https://ebn.eu/index.php?lnk=K2tiZmlkaWp5MVZzVWF6SzFUWkpHeWhVWkFwc0k2djRFdm1EbXFLRzgzST0=

Webinar · An introduction to Space and sectors

  • Date: April 18th, 2019 | 14:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: Verhaert
  • Collaborators: –
  • Topics & content: Download PPT
    • Introduction into the space industry
    • Understand the space sector and who are the main players
    • What are the opportunities and challenges of each industry?
    • What are the opportunities for entrepreneurs?
  • Did you miss the webinar? You can still watch it here:

Webinar · An introduction to Astropreneurs program and other Space-related programs

  • Date: May 16th, 2019 | 15:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1 – 1:30h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: Verhaert
  • Collaborators: IPN – Instituto Pedro Nunes, VC
  • Topics & content: The aim of the webinar is to break down the space-barrier for  entrepreneurs and to give the audience insights on
    • Different space-programs
    • Other related opportunities / possibilities
    • All the benefits of joining a certain program
  • Webinar agenda:
    • 15:00h Introduction by Luisa Leroy
    • 15:05h Astropreneurs by Carla Duarte
    • 15:25h Act in Space by Aurélie Baker
    • 15:45h Space Up by Johanna Wesnigk
    • 16:05h Q/A Luisa Leroy
  • Did you miss the webinar? You can still watch it here:

Webinar · Explore sources of funding for space-related startups and SMEs

  • Date: May 24th, 2019 | 14:30h CEST
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: Aerospace Valley
  • Collaborators: IPN – Instituto Pedro Nunes
  • Objective: The main objectives are 1/to provide startups ans SME with key contact within the network and to facilitate funding 2/ widely diffuse the funding opportunities for space-related startups and SMEs 3/ Promote European SME Instrument 4/Support SMEs to maximise the available public funding opportunities in space 5/Support SMEs in private fund raising.
  • Topics & content:
    • Presentation
      • Brief introduction – Aurelie Baker (AV)
      • Astropreneurs – Carla Duarte (IPN)
      • SME Instruments and other European funding opportunities – Fabienne Daveran (AV)
    • Q&A – Aurelie Baker (AV)
      • Astropreneurs – Carla Duarte (IPN)
      • SME Instruments and other European funding opportunities – Fabienne Daveran (AV)

Webinar · Technology Transfer

https://youtu.be/hbbc9O_uku0
  • Date: June 12th, 2019 | 15:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1 – 1:30h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: Verhaert
  • Collaborators: Brimatech, TBC
  • Objective: The following webinar will put the focus on the technology transfers within Europe. It allocates the chances to connect Space technologies with European non-space industry to create new opportunities and possibilities. Therefore, it is important to introduce the audience into these topics and to give them the insights, how it might be interesting for entrepreneurs and the work-process of it.
  • Topics & content:
    • Inspiring examples
    • Technology domains
    • ESA Innovation partner network
    • How to access technology?
    • Socio-economy benefits
    • Funding options (demonstrators and feasibility studies)

Webinar · Explore sources of funding for start-ups: How to prepare and deliver an optimal pitch?

  • Date: June 28th, 2019 | 15:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: Aerospace Valley
  • Collaborators: IPN – Instituto Pedro Nunes
  • Objective: The main objectives are 1/to provide startups ans SME with key contact within the network and to facilitate funding 2/ widely diffuse the funding opportunities for space-related startups and SMEs 3/ Promote European SME Instrument 4/Support SMEs to maximise the available public funding opportunities in space 5/Support SMEs in private fund raising.
  • Topics & content:
    • Presentation
    • Brief introduction – Aurelie Baker (AV)
    • Astropreneurs – Carla Duarte (IPN)
    • How to prepare and deliver an optimal pitch? – Fabrice Testa (EBAN Space)
    • Q&A – Aurelie Baker
      – Astropreneurs – Carla Duarte (IPN)
      – How to prepare and deliver an optimal pitch? – Fabrice Testa (EBAN Space)

Webinar · The potentials of Space Data

  • Date: September 26th, 2019 | 15:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1 – 1:30h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser:Verhaert & AeroSpace Valley
  • Collaborators: Saturnalia
  • Speakers:
    • Luisa Leroy from Verhaert
    • Olivier Ropiteau from AeroSpace Valley on Copernicus
    • Daniele De Vecchi from Saturnalia (winner from Copernicus)
  • Objective: The aim of the webinar is give the audience an introduction on the impact of Space data (EO, etc.)
    • What is space Data?
    • What can the impact be from Space data? And how to use it?
    • The program H2020 – Copernicus (more details)
    • Examples – Saturnalia (The winner from Copernicus)
  • Agenda:
    • 15:00h Brief introduction– Luisa Leroy
    • 15:10h Olivier Ropiteau
    • 15:30h Daniele De Vecchi
    • 15:50h Q&A

Webinar · Explore sources of funding for start-ups: ESA BIC opportunities

  • Date: November 28th, 2019 | 14:30h CET
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: AeroSpace Valley & IPN
  • Collaborators:
  • Speakers:
    • Aude Nzeh Ndong from AeroSpace Valley
    • Aurelie Baker from AeroSpace Valley
    • Carla Duarte from Instituto Pedro Nunes
  • Objective: The main objectives are:
    1. To provide startups ans SME with key contact within the network and to facilitate funding
    2. widely diffuse the funding opportunities for space-related startups and SMEs
    3. Promote European SME Instrument
    4. Support SMEs to maximise the available public funding opportunities in space
    5. Support SMEs in private fund raising

Webinar · Explore sources of funding for start-ups: Euroquity

  • Date: January 24th, 2020 | 11:o0h CET
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: AeroSpace Valley & IPN
  • Collaborators: BPI France
  • Speakers:
    • Marie Dolle from BPI France
    • Aurelie Baker from AeroSpace Valley
    • Carla Duarte from Instituto Pedro Nunes
  • Objective: The main objectives are:
    1. To provide startups ans SME with key contact within the network and to facilitate funding
    2. Widely diffuse the funding opportunities for space-related startups and SMEs
    3. Promote European SME Instrument
    4. Support SMEs to maximise the available public funding opportunities in space
    5. Support SMEs in private fund raising
  • Topic: Several supports exist on the European stage to help SMEs from the Space sector funding their innovation projects. This webinar will focus on Euroquity, the Network connecting companies, investors and business partners.

Webinar · How to start-up and scale-up your business: EU support programmes for space-tech entrepreneurs

  • Date: May 7th, 2020 | 11:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: IPN & SpaceUp Project
  • Collaborators:
  • Speakers:
    • Barbara Cembella – Aviaspace Bremen, on behalf of SpaceUp
    • Carlos Cerqueira – IPN, on behalf of Astropreneurs
    • Eleonora Lombardi – Hypatia, SpaceUp partner
    • IBS Consulting Representative, SpaceUp partner
    • Yaneiza Mendez – KIM, Astropreneur partner
  • Objective: 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
    Present the project objectives, main activities, beneficiaires, so far acheived results and next activities and opportunities available for the startups and scaleups
    Present exemples from the support given to the selected startups/scaleups
  • Topic: Astropreneurs and SpaceUp are EU projects aiming at offering support to space-tech entrepreneurs in the startup and scaleup 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 programmes.

Webinar · Explore sources of funding for start-ups: EIC Accelerator

  • Date: May 14th, 2020 | 11:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser: AeroSpace Valley & IPN
  • Collaborators:
  • Speakers:
    • Fabienne Daveran from Aerospace Valley
    • Aurelie Baker from AeroSpace Valley
    • Carla Duarte from Instituto Pedro Nunes
  • Objective: The main objectives are:
    1. To provide startups ans SME with key contact within the network and to facilitate funding
    2. Widely diffuse the funding opportunities for space-related startups and SMEs
    3. Promote European SME Instrument
    4. Support SMEs to maximise the available public funding opportunities in space
    5. Support SMEs in private fund raisingSupport SMEs in private fund raising
  • Topic: Several supports exist on the European stage to help SMEs from the Space sector funding their innovation projects. This webinar will focus EIC Accelerator (previously know as SME Instrument). EIC Accelerator is part of the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot that supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with funding opportunities and acceleration services.
    The EIC Accelerator supports high-risk, high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises and innovators to help them develop and bring onto the market new innovative products, services and business models that could drive economic growth.

Webinar · Space Funding Gateway

  • Date: September 9th, 2020 | 16:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser:
  • Collaborators:
  • Speakers:
    • Alexander Mencik
  • Objective: To gain a better understanding of the public funding opportunities that are available in Europe for space-related business.
  • Topic: What are the key available funding programs, how to find opportunities and how to apply for funding?

Webinar · How to get customised business services for your space start-up

  • Date: September 17th, 2020 | 11:00h CEST
  • Duration: 1h
  • Language: English
  • Partner(s) organiser:
  • Collaborators:
  • Speakers:
    • Aurelie Baker (AV)
    • Carla Duarte (IPN)
    • Laura Monasterio (IASP)
    • Eleonora Lombardi (Hypatia)
  • Objectives:
    1. To provide startups ans SME with key contact within the network and to facilitate funding
    2. Widely diffuse the funding opportunities for space-related startups and SMEs
    3. Promote European SME Instrument
    4. Support SMEs to maximise the available public funding opportunities in space
    5. Support SMEs in private fund raising
  • Topic: Several supports exist on the European stage to help SMEs from the Space sector funding their innovation projects. This webinar will focus space up academy. The Space Academy is a two-part event for space-tech entrepreneurs to accelerate their business. The first part will be workshops, where participants receive coaching in small groups. The second part of the Space Academy is embedded into Primavera dell’Innovazione (9-11 December). The participants can attend this annual meeting gathering space entrepreneurs and innovation gurus from various business areas investigating specific topics on technology transfer and inspiring newcomers and researchers. It is the perfect venue to network, brainstorm and come up with new ideas and solutions. Please note that the registration to this event is included for those applying to the Space Academy and is free of charge.

Astropportunities@EU - Catch the space opportunities in Europe!

    • Date: October 8th, 2020 | 15:00h CEST
    • Duration: 1:30h
    • Language: English
    • Partner(s) organiser:
    • Collaborators:
    • Speakers:
      • Carla Duarte (IPN)
      • Luisa Leroy (Verhaert)
      • Nicolas Helssen
      • Mercedes Sánchez (ESA)
      • Dimitris Matsakis
      • Giogios Tzamtzis
    • Objectives: Inform the target audience about opportunities in the space sector for startups coming from non-space sectors and that want to know more, to use and get funding / support from the space sector
    • Expected result: The participants will be more aware and will know how to access info and contacts in order to provide support to the startups they work with to access opportunities in the space sector
    • Agenda:
    15:00 – 15:10 Carla Duarte Intro with Astropreneurs
    15:10 – 15:15 Luisa Leroy High Level overview bout space progammes
    15:15 – 15:30 Luisa Leroy Act in Space
    15:30 – 15:45 Nicolas Helssen Copernicus
    15:45 – 15:50 CASSINI 5 EU space Biz Programmes
    15:50 – 16:10 Mercedes Sanchez ESA
    16:10 – 16:25 Dimitris Matsakis & Giogios Tzamtzis Interview – Boosting the Greek space startup ecosystem
    16:25 – 16:30 Luisa Leroy Q&A + Closing

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Podcastropreneurs N1 | 2019-12-13

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