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…
Portuguese Space Agency launches new headquarters in the Azores
The Portugal Space inaugurated its headquarters on November 7th in Vila do Porto, on the island of Santa Maria, Azores. This event, a highlight of the organization’s 5th-anniversary celebrations, reaffirms the Agency’s commitment to the Azores region. “From the beginning, the…
OWLplaces: Leveraging space technology for sustainability in real estate
OWLplaces is an innovative company making waves by using space technology and geospatial data to transform the real estate sector. A graduate of the ESA Business Incubation Centre and the ESA Spark 4 Business program, both supported by the European Space…