Irish Space Association

The Irish space industry has been involved in a range of projects over the past year that are delivering significant benefits in areas such as climate change, improving farm efficiency and supporting advances in next-generation mobile communications. Ireland was a founding member of European Space Agency - ESA in 1975, and today 109 Irish-owned companies are interacting with ESA. Read more The Irish Times https://lnkd.in/g9bp7DCX

This was more than just a little bit special - we won the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland Established Entrepreneur of the Year award 🏆- it’s still sinking in! The EoY is the Oscars for Entrepreneurship. The whole EoY experience has been a wonderful ‘moment in time’ for myself, Ruth, and David to reflect on the journey and to take great pride in the team we have assembled and the great company we are building, headquartered in the beautiful West of Ireland! And we are only just getting started! I am doubly proud of this recognition, as this is the first time a space technology company has won this award. MBRYONICS is spearheading a rapidly scaling Space Cluster on the island of Ireland and we are so very proud to be bringing a spotlight on our amazing sector, where the spirit of entrepreneurship is thriving! Another major achievement in 2025 was co-founding the Irish Space Association to represent this dynamic Irish space cluster. I expect to see many other Irish space technology companies joining the EoY alumni over the next years! The support from Enterprise Ireland and Ireland’s membership of the European Space Agency - ESA has been critical to enabling this new sector to emerge in Ireland. I trust our sector’s continued successes will encourage the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to continue increasing its investment into the space sector and to support a thriving and future-proof indigenous economy. On a personal note, it was wonderful to be able to share the night with my amazing parents, Ann and Desmond, and wife, Kate. They have been a rock of support throughout the good and bad days. There wouldn’t be an MBRYONICS without them! Our phenomenal team - our Mbryonics Mission Crew - are pioneering the future of global connectivity - designed and built in the West of Ireland. And we are growing! Make sure to check out our open positions or reach out to Owen Murray. We would love you to join us on our amazing journey and be part of our Mission Crew! 🚀 Our huge thanks to the EoY team for such a wonderful adventure over this past year and to the other amazing finalists and EoY Alumni for your friendship and support throughout. It’s amazing to be part of this extraordinary family! #BestClassEver2024 #Galway #SpaceLasers

An amazing end to our 10th year. We were very honoured to be selected as the established winner. We cannot thank EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland enough for creating such an exceptional event and for bringing together Irelands entrepreneurs. Much more than an awards ceremony. Thank you also to all the EOY alumni for all their support, advice and friendship. A big shout out to the amazing team in Mbryonics who give their all everyday to bring innovation to light. Special mention to Marie Donnellan who nominated us! Mbryonics is very proud to have won this for the West of Ireland.

🛰️ Exciting news! The UK Space Agency has today announced new projects that will boost digital connectivity in rural areas across the UK, including on Rathlin Island, with innovative satellite technology. This £2 million project will aim to provide reliable internet for Rathlin Island's 141 residents and 40,000 annual visitors, using cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit and Geostationary Orbit satellite terminals. Improving connectivity will support local businesses, tourism, and community services in this unique Northern Irish location.    A great initiative to bridge the digital divide in remote areas!   Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Zo546k   Satellite Applications Catapult, ADS Group Ltd, SpaceCom, British Interplanetary Society, Irish Space Association

Access Earth utilises Space technology to better asset map the worlds accessibility structure. If you’ve got an innovative business idea that leverages space technology, data, or assets, we want to hear from you! Click here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJBW-cpe Tyndall National Institute NovaUCD DCU Invent TUS Research, Development & Innovation MaynoothWorks Irish Space Association Enterprise Ireland Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Finnegan

📆 Next 👉 Monday, December 2nd 👈 is the deadline for applications for ESA Space Solutions Centre Ireland's ESA BIC (Business Incubation Centres) programme. To find out how you can avail of up to €50,000 in funding, in addition to a whole range of supports for your space-related business see 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJBW-cpe Dublin City University Tyndall National Institute NovaUCD TUS Research, Development & Innovation MaynoothWorks Irish Space Association Enterprise Ireland Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Finnegan

Equal1 invites third-level students across Ireland to explore the transformative potential of quantum technologies to address environmental challenges. Join our 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗠 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘, honoring the legacy of John Stewart Bell. 📜 Competition details and guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gbhfuWWq 📢 Don’t miss out! Register now on the site to receive an invitation to the kick-off call and stay updated on key dates. Let’s innovate for a sustainable future! #quantuminnovation #quantumchallenge #quantumleaders

We are BACK (well 2/3 of us)... Dr. Norah Patten and I are kicking off a mini-Irish press tour, starting with a keynote and fireside chat hosted by the Irish Space Association, Space Medicine Ireland & Dublin City University tonight, and continuing with media spots, science meetings, meet and greets and more! We can't wait to bring you along with us. Miss you, Kellie Gerardi (we really need an IIAS-02 world tour)! 🚀🇮🇪🍀💚🧡 International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) #space #science #medicine #spacemedicine #astronaut #irishastronaut #canadianastronaut #commercialspaceflight #ireland

We very much look forward to welcoming Dr Norah Patten and Dr Shawna Pandya, MD to DCU Alpha, Dublin City University's Innovation Campus, this evening for what promises to be an engaging and inspiring event by the Irish Space Association in association with Space Medicine Ireland 🚀 🚀 Dr. Pandya – Canadian physician and scientist-astronaut who is set to join Dr. Patten, Ireland’s first person in space, on the Virgin Galactic Delta mission in 2026, will deliver a keynote speech 💫 A fireside chat will follow with Dr Pandya and Dr Patten, moderated by Dr Lisa McNamee of Space Medicine Ireland. As a member of the European Space Agency - ESA and ESA Space Solutions Centre Ireland Business Incubation Centres (ESA BIC) Consortium, DCU is delighted to be supporting this event. #space #spacemedicine

The Irish Space Association is delighted to be welcoming Dr. Shawna Pandya, MD (Canadian Astronaut), Dr. Norah Patten (Irish Astronaut) and Dr. Lisa McNamee of Space Medicine Ireland to DCU ALPHA (Dublin City University's Innovation Campus) this evening to explore the intersection of space and medicine. Connecting leaders in space medicine with the broader space and medicine communities, the evening is sure to inspire conversations and collaborations that will advance our understanding of human health. The event also serves to highlight Ireland's growing role in space exploration and innovation, and international collaboration. Many thanks to DCU ALPHA (Dublin City University's Innovation Campus) for supporting this important initiative. #Space #spacemedicine #spacetech #collaboration #human #spaceflight #health #Ireland #Canada Enterprise Ireland ESA Space Solutions Centre Ireland International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada Embassy of Ireland to Canada Dublin City University