ESA Space Solutions

💡 "Ever thought about using space technology to launch your next business idea?" Following its launch at our UK conference yesterday, we are excited to now share our new ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions video with you all. Contact us today to find out how you can propel your business to new heights with the European Space Agency - ESA ➡️ business.esa.int

🚢 NOW OPEN: 'Maritime Decarbonisation: Ports Decarbonisation'. We’re calling for proposals for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects that explore new space-enabled services that contribute to the decarbonisation of ports ecosystems. Ports play a pivotal role in maritime decarbonisation, serving as hubs for enabling the transition to cleaner and more sustainable shipping practices. They are more than just logistical centres - they are strategic agents of change in the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. By implementing measures to decarbonise, ports can transform into green hubs that not only minimise environmental impacts but also drive innovation and sustainable economic growth. This transformation is essential for the broader decarbonisation of global trade and transport systems. Find full details and submit your proposal ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJtyqSgk 📌 Kindly note that teams must obtain a Letter of Authorisation from their respective National Delegation before submitting a Full Proposal. Follow the link above for full details.

⏰ LAST CHANCE ⏰ Applications close on Saturday, 30 November. We're looking for an Intern to join our B2B Marketing and Communications team. Embedded within the European Space Agency - ESA's Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme, the team is responsible for crafting and promoting a wide range of campaigns to both space and non-space audiences. In particular, the team’s remit is to raise awareness amongst non-space sector companies who may never have considered using space to develop business services and applications right here on Earth. You’ll work alongside experienced marketers and content editors, website and social media experts, graphic designers and event managers located in various ESA establishments. You will be involved in a variety of digital marketing and communications activities to promote the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme and will have the opportunity to help shape the look and feel of innovative and exciting B2B campaigns. Some of these activities will include supporting the creation of content assets including videos, photography, success stories, PowerPoint presentations, event banners and email marketing. You’ll gain valuable insights into the B2B side of the space sector and into a fast-paced and diverse B2B marketing and communications environment where you will have the chance to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural department and organisation. Apply now ➡ https://lnkd.in/ei76pCtC #ESARecruits #Internship

🆕 WEBINAR: ‘Space For Construction Monitoring’. Join us on 12 December as we introduce a new funding opportunity for teams to develop services or applications that use space to monitor the progress of construction projects. Tracking and assessing the development of a construction project over time requires various tools and techniques, including on-site inspections, drone surveys, digital solutions such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and remote sensing technologies to help identify delays, issues and risks early, facilitating timely interventions and ensuring efficient resource allocation and project completion. However, current methods fall short in providing sufficient visibility across large, disparate sites. Drones can be limited in coverage, typically require manual operation, and infrequent use leaves visibility gaps. Site visits add cost and time, and data retrieved can be inconsistent across visits. Satellite technology and data, combined with advanced analytical techniques, have the capability to offer better visibility, reduced costs, and broader coverage, especially for multinational projects. How could space support your construction monitoring project? Find out more and register now for the webinar ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eX6jb7hX

🛰 In just one week from today, on Wednesday 4 December, Rita Rinaldo, Head of Projects and Studies Implementation Division at the European Space Agency - ESA, will be speaking at the Economist Impact 2nd annual Space Economy Summit 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Rita will join the panel discussion looking at how space technologies provide opportunities for global connectivity, advanced data analytics, and innovative manufacturing. The speakers will explore how businesses can leverage satellite data and microgravity research to gain a competitive edge. ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme is at the forefront of space-based innovation in Europe, Rita will explain how we offer funding, technical support and market access opportunities to businesses of all sizes, from any sector where space can play a role in the development of new commercial services. 📌 Panel discussion: 'Ground control to major industries: how can space give your business an edge on Earth?' 🕤 09:30 - 10:00 GMT ➡ https://lnkd.in/enekaXi6 Economist Impact events Liz Barrow Helen Ponsford Alexander Loveday #EconSpace

🌟 Day 2 of ‘Towards A Space-Powered Economy’ comes to a close, with over 200 attendees, more than 50 speakers, 20 pitch companies and exhibitors from across multiple sectors, we’ve heard how space-enabled applications are having an impact across all economic sectors from energy, to sports, the environment and our cities. This afternoon we looked at how space is driving competitiveness and economic growth in non-space economic sectors across Europe with contributions from Fiorangelo Salvatorelli, Managing Director, Alantra Global Technology Fund, Chris Hall, BASS Delivery Lead, Space Applications and Data Team, UK Space Agency, Rita Rinaldo, Head of Applications, Projects and Studies, European Space Agency - ESA and our moderator, Oliver Morton, Briefings Editor, The Economist. Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association gave a fascinating insight into how space is supporting maritime wind propulsion solutions. We announced the winner of our pitching session from day 1… watch this space for a separate announcement… coming soon! Our final panel session: 'Space for Safe and Resilient Operations' explored how robust communication and satellite connectivity can support reliable and sustainable services on Earth. Thank you to our panel: Laurent Jaffart, Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, European Space Agency - ESA, Erick O'Connor, Telecoms Technical & Commercial Advisor, Department for Transport, Valerie Chu, Director Value Proposition and Strategy, Viasat, Richard Cameron-Webb, Enterprise Architect, National Energy System Operator (NESO) and Rita Rinaldo. In closing Dr Nick Appleyard, Head of Applications and Solutions Department, ESA, encouraged the innovators in the room to submit their ideas for future space solutions. Once again, thank you to everyone who made the trip to ECSAT. We look forward to continuing the many, many conversations started over the past two days. Keep up to date with our latest news and events, sign up to our monthly newsletter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ezeQVzZa

🛰️ As we approach the lunchtime break on day 2 of ‘Towards A Space-Powered Economy’, here’s a quick recap of this morning’s highlights. The European Space Agency - ESA’s Director General, Josef Aschbacher started the day with a keynote speech about the huge potential of space to transform our economies in Europe and beyond. ESA Director of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness, Geraldine Naja highlighted the work of ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions programme in establishing strong partnerships and cooperation agreements in the non-space sector, noting the establishment of four specialist task forces: the Task Force for Innovation in Energy Through Space, Task Force For Smart and Green Cities, Maritime Sustainability Task Force and our recently launched Bioeconomy Task Force. Our first panel session explored how space can have a positive social and environmental impact, looking at the great environmental and social threats of today and how space-based applications can address them, with contributions from Dr. Eva Schmid, German Energy Agency (dena), Tadeu Baldani Caravieri, Prototypes for Humanity, Ulrike Hinz, WWF Germany, Luis Romahn, World Urban Parks and Nick Appleyard, ESA. Panel 2 looked at how partnerships and collaboration can enable the development and uptake of space-based services, with speakers from diverse sectors, from sport, to water and energy: Charles Frémont, UEFA, Susanna Sieff, The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), Cheryl Hicks, United Nations CEO Water Mandate, Mark McGranaghan, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Davide Coppola, ESA. And expanding with the theme of energy, Ester Donnini, Enel Group and Eva Maria Haas, EOMAP joined Asimina Syriou HE Space for ESA in a Fireside Chat about EOMAP’s SnowPower project and how they have worked with Enel as the key user for the project development. Still lots more to come… If you’d like to find out more about our work please visit ➡️ business.esa.int

🌟 At the end of a packed afternoon at our ‘Towards A Space-Powered Economy’ conference, we’ve been inspired by pitches from 20 companies showcasing projects which will make use of satellite technologies and data in sustainable solutions for our planet. Thank you for pitching: Bilmo, BatteryCycle, Hermes Traffic Intelligence, Tunnll, Latitudo 40, i-EM, Space Solar, SolarCleano, Safeback, ICEYE, Space4Good, Kayrros, Trade in Space, MPC Research, Marple, Krucial, e.Ray Europa GmbH, Scalian, Plastic-i and My Coast Limited. Our judging panel, Rita Rinaldo, Head of Applications, Studies and Projects Division, European Space Agency - ESA, Agata Bendik, Senior Programme Manager, Plug and Play UK, Simon Atkinson, Advisor, Prototypes for Humanity and Kemil Thomas, Principal Partnerships Manager, UCL Innovation & Enterprise now have the unenviable task of selecting the pitch which demonstrated the highest overall impact, taking into account economic, societal and environmental impact. To round off the day, Ian Forbes, Managing Partner for Europe and the Middle East, The Artemis Partnership shared his valuable insights into ‘What it Takes to Win Major Pitches’. We’ll be back tomorrow with another packed agenda for day 2, we look forward to welcoming the European Space Agency - ESA’s Director General, Josef Aschbacher and Geraldine Naja, Director of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness at ESA. View the event agenda ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euR889_z

🛰️ And we’re off! Good afternoon from the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT). Our Conference, ‘Towards A Space-Powered Economy’ begins with an introduction from our MC for the two days, Lisa Burke and a welcome from Dr Nick Appleyard, Head of Applications and Solutions Department, European Space Agency - ESA Space Agency ahead of a busy afternoon. Gareth Hartwell, Director Consulting Services, Space Data Platforms and Applications, CGI will follow Nick to share his experience of working with ESA to develop space solutions for the rail sector. And Frederick Ronse, Founder & CEO of Ovinto takes to the stage later to talk about Ovinto’s development journey with ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions team. And that is just the start of day 1! Keep up to date with all our latest news and events, sign up to our newsletter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ezeQVzZa

🆕 WEBINAR: ’Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics: Agriculture’. Join us on 10 December 10:00 GMT/11:00 CET as we introduce our new call for proposals for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects that combine satellite technologies and robotics in services for the agricultural sector. Example application domains include: ▪ Field phenotyping using sensors, satellite technology, drones and robotics ▪ Coordinated fleets of small robots for precision farming ▪ Robotic weed mapping and treatment ▪ Selective harvesting of crops ▪ Robotic systems for improved tending of livestock and aquaculture farms ▪ Robotic systems tailored towards atypical farming terrain Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSC-M75z