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
Our partners offer further learning opportunities across key areas of the space sector, from entrepreneurship and technology to policy and regulation. Explore their resources to continue your learning journey.
ESA Academy helps university students build space expertise through hands-on projects, technical training, and learning opportunities across space science, engineering, mission design, and business.
Alina Hriscu is an EGNSS security expert at EUSPA. Alina has a PhD in physics with a focus on nanocircuits for quantum computers and sensing devices. She worked at ESA and EUSOA in market development promoting EGNSS for SMEs such as in the Fundamental Elements funding programme.
Raúl González Muñoz is a Lecturer in Space Economy and Policy at the University of Leicester and an Associate Fellow in the Geopolitics of Outer Space at the Academy of International Affairs NRW. His work examines European space policy, security, defence and strategic autonomy, informed by experience at the European External Action Service and Airbus.
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.
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.
Julia Yagüe is a geographer and holds a PhD in Remote Sensing. Julia is a Project Manager at GMV’s Remote Sensing Applications Unit since 2007 and develops EO services for EU institutional clients governing environment, agriculture and forestry including carbon stock measurements. Dr Yagüe managed the EC study on User Requirements & Service Specifications to be fulfilled by the next generation of the Copernicus space component.
Ingo Baumann is a co-founding partner of BHO Legal, a boutique space and technology law. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Dr Baumann is an expert advisor in the geospatial, R&D and defence sectors. He is a member of various professional organisations such as the International Institute of Space Law
Julia Yagüe is a geographer and holds a PhD in Remote Sensing. Julia is a Project Manager at GMV’s Remote Sensing Applications Unit since 2007 and develops EO services for EU institutional clients governing environment, agriculture and forestry including carbon stock measurements. Dr Yagüe managed the EC study on User Requirements & Service Specifications to be fulfilled by the next generation of the Copernicus space component.
Luca Rossettini is Founder and CEO of D-Orbit, a space logistics company providing in-orbit transportation and space-debris mitigation services. An aerospace engineer with a PhD in advanced space propulsion, he combines entrepreneurship, sustainability and technical expertise to support the responsible expansion of space activities.
Guerric de Crombrugghe is an enthusiastic and self-driven expert in aerospace, including aeroplanes, drones, rockets, satellites, and their applications, with an emphasis on company growth and innovation. He launched ScanWorld, a hyperspectral images and analytics company, in 2020. He now works as Chief Product Officer at ConstellR with the goal of creating a European champion in satellite photography for agriculture.
Vera Pinto Gomes is Policy and Equality Coordinator at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space. With more than 17 years’ experience, she leads policy development on EU space, equality and environmental sustainability, including initiatives supporting sustainable space activities and wider use of EU space data and services.
Chief Information Security Officer @ L'Oréal
Cybersecurity leader with over 10 years of experience designing information security, business resilience and data-protection programmes in regulated environments. He has built security teams and services across international organisations, combining technical expertise with governance and compliance.
CEO @ Space Platform
Entrepreneur, investor and board member with over 30 years of international experience across aerospace, communications and life sciences. He has co-founded several deep-tech ventures, supported start-ups through public funding and angel investment, and mentors emerging space companies through European acceleration programmes and investor networks.
CEO @ The Adjacent Possible
Venture builder and technology leader specialising in AI, intellectual property commercialisation, frontier infrastructure and dual-use innovation. He co-founded AI-driven IP-risk platform Evalify and supports space ventures on product strategy, market validation and go-to-market. His background includes technology and innovation leadership roles at IBM, alongside experience across regulated industries.
CEO @ Iothic Ltd.
Specialist in decentralised, post-quantum IoT security and critical-infrastructure protection. CEO of Iothic and a recognised cybersecurity authority, he advises governments and global corporations. A serial entrepreneur, he has built, grown and sold three technology start-ups and is affiliated with the University of Oxford.
Founder & President @ Ways Ehead Avocat
Lawyer with 15+ years of experience in aerospace and space sectors, including roles at Airbus in France, Germany, and Spain. Expert in business law, ESG sustainability, and ethics, focused on fundraising, competitiveness, and resilience. She supports startups in integrating sustainability and contributes to EU taxonomy projects with ESA and CNES.
Founder & CEO @ Startup Manufactory
Independent consultant with a portfolio career of 15 years including: Executive board-level experience, Venture Capital, Horizon Europe Grants, Academia, Higher Education, Conference speaking, Start-ups, Accelerators, Technology Transfer, Innovation Management.
Technical Director @ Alpine Space Ventures
Catriona serves as the Technical Director of Alpine Space Ventures, an investment fund focused on supporting early-stage space startups in the NewSpace sector. Before joining Alpine Space Ventures, she was a Director at SpaceX, where in a technical role in the Avionics department, she contributed to the development of all the rockets and capsules that the company has produced.
Founder @ Mint Labs
Startup mentor and independent consultant with a background in economics and public policy. She helps early-stage teams build sustainable foundations across strategy, business models, operations and go-to-market. Her experience includes scaling operations at bunq and Reflow, leading EU-funded projects, and supporting founders through CASSINI EU and her own venture.
Partner @ BHO Legal
Space and high-technology lawyer specialising in EU procurement, air and space law, drone regulation and security projects. He has over 20 years of experience, including legal roles on the Galileo programme at DLR and twelve years advising GSA/EUSPA on security-relevant procurements. He also advises research institutions, public authorities and international corporations.
Founder/partner @ Grand Prix consulting
B2B technology marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in go-to-market strategy, brand positioning and digital marketing. She mentors early-stage founders and supports start-ups as a fractional CMO, drawing on leadership roles at Nokia, Juniper Networks and Frequentis. Her expertise spans telecommunications, IT, aviation and emerging technologies.
Any individual of legal age established in the Member States of European Economic Area, EU candidate countries and Horizon Europe associated countries.
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 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