Lectures, workshops and mentoring are now available!
The EU Space Academy Learning Platform offers enthusiastic entrepreneurs a free and customisable online development programme tailored to their unique goals.
Motivated to shake up your industry by employing the latest knowledge in space data? You’ve come to the right place.
Our academy brings you:
curriculum
Space Economy
Explore the following modules:
- The Space Economy
- Access to Space for Founders
- EU Space Market Insights
- New Space & Start-up Insights
Applications
Explore the following modules:
- Secure Satellite Communication
- Space Situational Awareness
- Earth Observation
- GNSS
- Enabling Technologies
Hardware
This course is coming soon!
with EO Data
Explore the following modules:
- Copernicus Programme
- Copernicus for Developers
- Deep Dive on Remote Sensing Data Use Cases
with GNSS Data
Explore the following modules:
- Galileo Programme & EGNOS
- Galileo for Developers
- Deep Dive on GNSS Use Cases
Space Business
Explore the following modules:
- Business Strategy
- Business Model
- Building a Team
- Minimum Viable Product
- Concept and Design
- Marketing
- Sales
Capital
Explore the following modules:
- Opportunities under CASSINI
- Public & Private Funding
- Investor Pitching (Coming Soon)
Europe
Explore the following modules:
- EU Space Policy
- European Government Procurement (Coming Soon)
- Regulatory Guidelines
Global Markets
This course is coming soon!
Space for Security
Explore the following modules:
- Foundational Context
- Governance and Institutional Cooperation in Space Security
- Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience in Space Security
Space for Security
Explore the following modules:
- Strategic and Industrial Dimensions of Space Security
- Operational Applications of EU Space for Security
- Frontier Technologies in Space Security
Are you a university student wishing to deepen your knowledge of space science, engineering, and mission design, or would you like to dive deeper with on-site courses and space projects? The European Space Agency (ESA) offers a wide range of learning opportunities across the space sector via their ESA Academy programme.
From technical, in-person, training courses and hands-on projects to unique engagement activities, ESA Academy helps students acquire the skills needed to shape the future of the space industry — whether as engineers, scientists, or innovators.
Complement your entrepreneurial journey by building a strong technical foundation through ESA Academy’s portfolio of university-level trainings, projects and funding opportunities.
Claus Nehmzou has more than 30 years of experience in business development for multinational companies across diverse industries. Claus specialises in emerging technology, and he is the founder and CEO of a gamified online education start-up in Hong Kong. He is renowned for his innovative approaches and valued for his business and technology insights.
Christian Thaler-Wolski is a start-up advisor to early and growth-stage entrepreneurs. After years of working with VC firms in Europe investing in and advising B2B SaaS founders, he is now focused on space technology. Christian has served as a speaker, panellist, mentor, and advisor for numerous start-up organizations and events.
Sven Przywarra is a co-founder of LiveEO. Sven is leading a team of more than 90 people working on bringing the insights of earth observation to utility enterprises. He is convinced that earth observation will have a positive impact on every major industry within the next 10 years.
Elena Megias has more than 15 years of experience in the design and implementation of web and desktop applications and services. Elena works at the European GNSS Service Centre and supports EUSPA in future Galileo Services development. She has a geodesy and cartography degree.
Martin Giese is a startup coach and active business angel in leading incubators. He regularly lectures on fundraising negotiations, entrepreneurial leadership and business model incubation in leading academic programs.He is author of two guidebooks for startups on startup fundraising and B2B sales.
Gil Lizcano is an expert in climate modelling with experience in the management and commercialization of large projects. Gil has led Vortex’s innovation strategy when he is a current partner. He is the driving force behind the Climate Scale idea in 2019 and is now a founding partner of CS.
Waldemar Franczak is a co-creator and CEO of Spectator.Earth, a platform to speed up the process of bringing satellite image-based intelligence to everyone’s everyday life. After a master's degree in Computer Vision and Robotics, Waldemar moved to the Satellite Earth Observation industry. He is a former stagiaire at ESA Advanced Concepts Team and Head of Technology at the award-winning Earth Observation company Astrosat.
Miguel García has over 30 years of experience as a consultant, coach and trainer to 500+ executives, business owners, public officials, and entrepreneurs. In 2001, he founded his company ASAP Operational Research specialised in market research. He provides consumer insights, competitive vision and basic rules for the economic viability of the project.
Steve Spittle is CTO and Co-Founder of GlobalTrust, an innovative space and sustainability start-up focused on using the power of satellites to develop and deliver sustainability strategies. Steve leads and implements the companies' technology strategy, products, and services. He has been a technical and business mentor for satellite start-up companies across Europe.
Germany representative @ CNES
Space advisor to the French Embassy in Berlin, after having been Director of Innovation, Applications and Science at CNES until the end of 2021. Ex advisor to the cabinet of the Minister of Economy and Advisor in charge of innovation and research to the Secretary of State for higher education.
CEO @ Rokubun
Space R&D Engineer and Project Manager, he spent most of his career as R&D space engineer in the fields of Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation, together with complementary mentoring and evaluator activities.
Founder/partner @ Grand Prix consulting
Seasoned marketing professional, mentors early-stage founders for startup success, focusing on online presence and competitive edge. Experience in the US and European startup scene, her diverse background in telecommunications and IT adds strategic value to budding entrepreneurs.
Cofounder @ Darwix Space
Former head of "Innovation and Technology Transfer" dept. at the Italian Space Agency, former head of "Research and Tech transfer" dept. for the largest innovation agency (and lead of incubator), former CEO of private accelerator; 20+ years career in between RES and IND supporting also the creation of spin-offs or new business units.
Managing Director @ Helix Space
ISU alumni from SSP09 and MSM10. 22+ years of professional experience include a number of startups and public companies in the ITC and Space Sector, including HighLift Systems, Hewlett-Packard & SES.
Innovation and Impact Lead @ University of Oxford
Working at the nexus of sustainable finance and geospatial technologies. Currently at University of Oxford developing, leading research on Spatial Finance and creating open datasets. Background in commercialising satellite data applications with a strong interest in climate-, nature- and biodiversity-related financial risks and impacts, sustainability-linked financial products and impact investing.
Managing Director @ AXSYSNAV
Axsysnav is a company with innovative space applications using geospatial data and GNSS that also raises R&D/VC funding for clients. Simon is a certified mentor for the Copernicus programme and a registered coach for the EIC Accelerator, Astropreneurs and SUN. Regularly performs technical and business mentoring.
Cofounder @ Prométhée Earth Intelligence
Ex Safran Aircraft Engines Operations & Supply Chain management, later moved to Airbus Defense & Space in similar role. In 2013, he became Space and Situational Awareness Program Director and later Microlauncher Program Director at Ariane Group. Ex VP Operations & Institutional Sales at Open Cosmos.
Head of Innovation, Product Strategy and European Affairs @ Hispasat
Senior telecommunication engineer, EMBA, Experience in the space domain, working for LSI (Large Satellite Integrators) and Satellite Operators. Launching his own start-up. Active mentor for various programs.
Data Science Team Lead @ OroraTech
Experience in the fields of Data- and Environmental Science. She worked in large corporates (public sector), public entities (DLR) and start-ups, always involved in innovation and creating new products.
Any person of legal age who resides in an EU Member State, Norway or Switzerland.
Register anytime during the academy by clicking at the courses on our website.
No, not at all. We encourage anyone with a passion for entrepreneurship and EU space data and signals to participate in the academy. You can learn about the opportunities of the downstream sector and business practices to create a successful start-up.
Yes, there is no requirement as such for participation in the EU Space Academy Learning Platform. Although the course is aimed at entrepreneurs within the space sector, the lessons are designed so any interested person regardless of their background can find modules of interest.
No, you can register to the online programme anytime! Once you registered, you will gain access to all the available courses that you can watch at your own convenience.
Each member of your team can individually join and benefit from the academy.
No, you can watch the lessons in your preferred order.
Yes, you will get a certificate after completing the academy. Additionally, after the completion of each course, you can download a completion badge and share it with your network.
Yes, feel free to join all the courses you like.
You can view the schedule your office hour session at the end of the Workshops module.
You can book up to 4 mentoring sessions in any 365-day period, either with the same mentor or different ones. Note that places are limited and mentor availability cannot be guaranteed