How the EU is Laying the Groundwork for Venture Capital Funds like Alpine Space Ventures to Take-Off in the Space Sector

In May of 2023, the EIF committed €60 million to the German Venture Capital (VC) fund Alpine Space Ventures, which invests in NewSpace startups with innovative technologies and disruptive business models. The fund has a committed capital capacity over €100 million that it uses to fund projects primarily on space-borne connectivity throughout the satellite value …

Capacity Building for Scientific Space Diplomacy in the European Space Ecosystem

In an era where global challenges demand collective efforts, the role of scientific diplomacy in fostering international cooperation to address complex issues related to outer space exploration has become increasingly vital. Nowhere is this more evident than in the European space ecosystem, where scientific research, technological innovation, and space exploration have the potential to unite …

Addressing Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Space Sector: An Individual and Sector-Wide Overview

The field of aerospace has captivated human imagination for decades, fueling groundbreaking technological advancements and remarkable discoveries. However, within this realm of scientific exploration, a sobering reality persists: gender discrimination and sexual harassment remain pervasive issues that harm the female members of the workforce and restrict female-led innovation. Despite the significant contributions made by this …

Exploring Space and the CubeSat Revolution with UCM Trainings

In this blog article, we will explore the training phases conducted by our partner, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). These training sessions provided valuable insights into various topics, ranging from the importance of CubeSats to lunar missions and employment opportunities in the space sector. The trainings – offered by UCM within the context of EuroSpaceHub …

EuroSpaceHub Ibiza Forum 2023: Student Guide to Registration, Accommodation, and more!

Hello students! Are you considering attending the EuroSpaceHub Forum in Ibiza this May? Read below to find out five reasons you should take part, how to register for your FREE tickets, what kind of accommodation best fits your budget, and how to contact our organising team in case you need any help. Five Reasons that …

Meet the EuroSpaceHub Ibiza Forum 2023 Organising Committees!

As our upcoming Ibiza Forum approaches, we are excited to share with you more information about the collaborations taking place behind-the-scenes to plan our panels, event locations, networking events, and more. Our organising committees are split into our Programme Committee – who designs the panels, selects panelists, and curates the programme of the Forum – …

EuroSpaceHub Forum Ibiza: plan your trip today! Here is a list of affiliated hotels we have selected for you

The date of the EuroSpaceHub Ibiza Forum is approaching and it is time to start planning your stay on the beautiful island of Ibiza. To make things easier for you, we have made some special arrangements with a number of local hotels. Thanks to these agreements you will be able to enjoy special discounts for …

EuroSpaceHub at KU Leuven “Creative Space Event: Art & Science Award Ceremony”

EuroSpaceHub is happy to participate in this special event next April 21st and organized by KU Leuven. The event will also be attended by the first Belgian astronaut Dirk Frimout. The celebration will take place on April 21st at the Grote Aula of KU Leuven. The event aims to unite Art and Science to celebrate …

EuroSpaceHub Art Contest: special Edition Ibiza Forum 2023!

A special EuroSpaceHub event will take place in May: our first Forum entirely organised by the project partners! The Forum will be held in Ibiza, a truly unique location. For this occasion, we are launching a second edition of our Art Contest, with a super cool theme: Space & Music! Music and Space, an interesting …

How is the Space education offering in Europe? Our findings in a nutshell

The EuroSpaceHub project monitors the status of educational offerings in aerospace and entrepreneurship. By studying the characteristics of the ecosystem, we want to help young professionals and startups with their careers to produce innovation and generate value in the Space Tech industry. For this reason, in phase 1 of the project we actively engaged in …