SpaceEngineer, a Portuguese startup supported by ESA Space Solutions Portugal through the ESA BIC Portugal and Spark4Tech programs, is developing innovative solutions in aerospace engineering. The company aims to bring cutting-edge technology to the fields of space exploration and satellite systems,…
Collaboration in Space: A UK-Portugal Dialogue
On December 6th, IPN co-organized the event Collaboration in Space, a UK-Portugal Dialogue, with the British Embassy in Lisbon. The objective of the event was to create a moment of networking and focus on opportunities and challenges in the Space sector…
Transferência de Tecnologia
A transferência de tecnologia espacial para inovações na Terra é mais comum do que imaginamos. A publicação Spinoff da NASA tem vindo a documentar estas transferências tecnológicas desde 1976, mostrando como a exploração espacial tem impacto em vários sectores da nossa…
FiberSight: smart sensing solutions with optical fiber technology
FiberSight is a groundbreaking CERN startup that is transforming industries with its innovative use of optical fibers for smart sensing. Supported by ESA Space Solutions Portugal through the ESA BIC Portugal program, the company leverages advanced technology to address modern challenges…
Coimbra Invest Summit 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of ESA Space Solutions Portugal
Coimbra Invest Summit 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of ESA Space Solutions Portugal On October 10, the Coimbra Invest Summit 2024 marked a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of ESA Space Solutions Portugal, coordinated by Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN). This celebration highlighted…
Coimbra Space Training Camp: Nurturing the Adoption of Space Tech
Beaming Space down to Earth The Coimbra Space Training Camp (CSTC) is an innovative event aimed at advancing the transfer of space technologies to terrestrial applications. This initiative aligns with the European Space Agency’s (ESA) broader Technology Broker program, which promotes…
Spotlite: innovating risk management for critical infrastructures
Spotlite, a company supported by ESA Space Solutions Portugal through the ESA BIC Portugal and Spark4Business programs, develops advanced online systems for risk monitoring and management of critical infrastructures, using satellite data. The company focuses on ensuring the safety and resilience…
Spin.Works: pushing the boundaries of space innovation
Spin.Works, founded in 2006, is an aerospace company supported by ESA Space Solutions Portugal through the Spark4Business program. The company specializes in developing advanced mechanisms, optical instruments, computer vision, AI, and navigation & control systems for space missions. Their innovations play…
VirtuaCrop: transforming agriculture with satellite data and AI
At ESA BIC Portugal, VirtuaCrop is revolutionizing agriculture by leveraging satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide high-precision crop monitoring solutions. Incubated at ESA’s Business Incubation Centre, VirtuaCrop helps farmers optimize resource use, monitor crop health, and swiftly address environmental…
Coimbra Invest Summit 2024: Spotlight on Space as a Strategic Sector for the Centro Region
The Coimbra Invest Summit (IS) 2024, a key event that gathers entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions for regional growth, dedicated an entire session to one of the most promising and transformative sectors for the region—space technology—marking the…