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.
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.
Dr. Miguel Ángel López Trujillo is a business coach, advisor and Managing Partner at BA International Partners, supporting innovative companies in business growth, fundraising and international expansion. With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investment and strategic consulting, he previously served as COO of the European Business Angels Network (EBAN) and Country Manager at FundedByMe. He also coaches startups through the European Innovation Council and CASSINI initiatives, helping entrepreneurs strengthen their business models, secure investment and scale their operations.
Elena Vellutini is a Project Engineer at the Italian Space Agency, specialising in mission design, trajectory optimisation and space-debris environments. Her work supports Italy’s contribution to international debris coordination and European space-surveillance initiatives, following earlier experience in guidance, navigation and control for Vega launcher missions.
Norbert Frischauf is a Chief Technologist at SpaceTec Partners with more than 13 years of management consulting experience. Norbert is a science journalist at the Austrian National television and technology strategist in EC, EUSPA, GJU, and ESA. He has a scientific and technological background ranging from high energy physics, IT, aviation, and aerospace to space systems engineering.
Marjolijn van Deelen is the EU Special Envoy for Space at the European External Action Service (EEAS), representing the EU in international space diplomacy and promoting responsible behaviour, security and sustainability in space. With over 30 years of diplomatic experience, she previously served as EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament and held senior positions at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Ambassador for the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Her expertise spans international security, multilateral cooperation and space policy, supporting the implementation of the EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence.
Cristina Pérez Hernández is Head of the Space Surveillance Area at the Spanish Space Agency (AEE), leading a team responsible for collision avoidance, satellite re-entry and fragmentation analysis services. An aeronautical engineer with extensive experience in space surveillance and tracking, she previously led Spain’s Space Surveillance and Tracking Operations Centre (S3TOC). Her expertise spans space traffic management, orbital safety and international cooperation, contributing to the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST) programme and advancing sustainable space operations.
Marco Filippi is Founder and CEO of Volvero, an Italian mobility technology company developing a digital vehicle-sharing platform to make transportation more accessible, efficient and sustainable. With a background in finance, private equity and venture capital, including experience at hedge funds and Autotech Ventures, he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship and pursued entrepreneurship studies at Stanford University. His expertise spans business innovation, AI and emerging technologies, driving the integration of satellite positioning data, blockchain and advanced analytics into next-generation shared mobility solutions.
Ginny Radmall is a start-up coach providing personalised group coaching, 1-1’s and online training. She has worked with some of the biggest tech companies in the world such as Microsoft, Google and Salesforce. Her start-up experience extends to Accelerator Programmes such as Techstars, Google for Startups, and others.
Dr. Stefan Frey is Co-Founder and CEO of Vyoma, a Munich-based space technology company developing space situational awareness and traffic management solutions to enhance satellite safety and orbital sustainability. An astrodynamics specialist with a PhD from Politecnico di Milano, he previously worked at ESA's Space Debris Office, researching debris mitigation and collision risks. His expertise spans orbital fragmentation modelling, satellite tracking and space traffic management, driving Vyoma's development of space-based monitoring systems and automated collision avoidance services.
João Alves leads EUSPA’s Space Surveillance and Tracking team, overseeing the EU SST Front Desk—the central interface between the EU SST Partnership and satellite operators. His work advances collision avoidance, re-entry and fragmentation-analysis services, helping safeguard European space operations and support the development of space traffic management.
Venture ecosystem builder @ Verhaert
Venture ecosystem builder supporting space, fusion and deep-tech start-ups through mentoring, incubation and technology transfer. He leads CASSINI Hackathons and works as a technology broker for ESA and fusion initiatives. A four-time founder, he co-founded Mindesk, a VR software company acquired by an ASX-listed group in 2020.
Venture Partner @ Wefunder
Cleantech and deep-tech investment advisor with over 10 years of experience across Silicon Valley and Europe. She has supported more than 100 early-stage companies that collectively raised over €1 billion. Her work focuses on helping climate, defence and space ventures scale through strategy, partnerships, governance and fundraising.
Bringing over 25 years’ experience in mission-critical IT operations to space-sector resilience, Gérard develops practical approaches to incident management, operational governance and anomaly response for satellite operations and emerging space infrastructure. His work is informed by ESA mission-operations training and experience across high-availability European institutional and defence environments.
Senior Process and Quality Consultant @ ISDEFE
Defence and technology professional with over 15 years of experience in quality management, regulatory compliance and operational improvement. She leads quality systems for multinational defence programmes and previously advised the Ministry of Defence on process, quality and cost management. She also coaches EUDIS participants and mentors EUSPA start-ups and SMEs.
Strategy & Alliances @ Space Cargo Unlimited
Space economy and innovation professional with experience in IT, EU-funded R&D and technology transfer. He founded and led ASI’s Innovation and Technology Transfer Unit, covering start-ups, risk finance and intellectual property, before advising its President on open innovation. He now supports space entrepreneurship, strategy and commercialisation across European innovation ecosystems.
Investment Manager @ EIT Urban Mobility
Investment and M&A professional with 15 years of experience across venture capital, private equity and early-stage technology. He has invested in more than 130 companies across 28 European countries, with a focus on sustainability, clean energy, smart cities and mobility. He also mentors entrepreneurs and evaluates innovation funding proposals.
Associate @ Corallia Ventures
Entrepreneurship and space-ecosystem adviser with experience supporting more than 300 startups and teams. He coordinates programmes at ESA BIC Greece, supports investment due diligence at Corallia Ventures, and advises founders through incubation and acceleration. His background also includes research engineering, systems architecture and European innovation-project coordination.
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.
Business Development Telecom @ Compoxi
Aerospace, Defence & Deep-Tech strategy expert with 15+ years of experience across satellites, launchers, electronics, and AI. With a background in telecommunications engineering and an Executive MBA, he bridges high-tech R&D and institutional market entry. He has managed €35M+ in projects and secured €10M+ in public funding across Europe, the USA, and Asia.
CEO & Founder @ MeridianVertex
Senior advisor with 30+ years of experience across space, aerospace, automotive, AI, and deep-tech. He worked at ESA/ESTEC on major missions including EarthCARE, CryoSat, Aeolus, GOCE, and ExoMars, later led autonomous driving programmes at Volvo Cars, and worked in deep-tech investment at Volvo Cars Tech Fund. He now advises startups on strategy, commercialisation, and scaling space and dual-use 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