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.
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.
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.
César Carmona is Principal at Novaspace and Founder of C3 Space, specialising in secure satellite communications, cybersecurity and resilient aerospace systems. His experience spans secure-by-design architecture, programme leadership and complex communication infrastructure, including senior roles at Airbus Defence and Space, OHB and EUMETSAT.
Morgane Jouisse is a Space Traffic Management Engineer at CNES, working on the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking conjunction-assessment service. Her expertise includes orbital propagation, collision-risk analysis and uncertainty modelling. Previously at GMV, she developed software supporting launch, early-orbit and station-keeping safety assessments.
Dushinka Karani is an expert in marketing, communications, innovation, sales, and trade marketing. Dushinka worked as a Marketing Director for multinational companies, and she is now the Global Marketing Director at FundigBox. She helps SMEs and start-ups in shaping and scaling their tech solutions.
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
Alix Rousselière is a Senior Consultant at Novaspace, specialising in satellite ground-segment strategy and market intelligence. She leads the Ground Segment Market Prospects report and has advised satellite operators, equipment manufacturers and space agencies. Her previous experience includes roles with Thales and France’s Permanent Representation to NATO.
Miguel Ángel has over 15 years of international experience in business development and growth, management, strategy, and sales in 12 organizations of 4 countries. His expertise covers business projects design and execution, including launching, growth, and monitoring.
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.
Vincent-Henri Peuch is the Director of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service at ECMWF. Vincent-Henri has a background as a scientist working on topics related to atmospheric composition and especially air quality. He is a member of several international scientific committees including the world meteorological organisation.
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.
Principal @ Novaspace
Space and satellite expert with 20 years of experience across Europe. He started as a systems engineer on Earth Observation programmes and later worked in project and technical management for secure SATCOM missions at OHB and Airbus Defence and Space. At Airbus, he led Aerospace Security, delivering secure-by-design solutions for major programmes. He holds a Master’s in Telecommunications Engineering and an Executive MBA.
Executive Advisor & Associate Professor in Space Economy, Policy & Law
Former COO at Euroconsult, where he led global consulting missions on space and satellite strategy, including market, policy, and programme financing. He holds degrees in international law from McGill University and La Sorbonne and has over 50 publications. Since 2025, he has been Associate Professor of Space Economy, Law & Policy at Université Paris-Saclay.
Partner @ Alpha2 Consulting
Co-founder of Earth-i, where he secured funding and led the procurement and operation of an experimental high-resolution imaging satellite. He also co-founded Kestrel Aircraft and brings extensive experience in aerospace strategy, investment due diligence and market entry, following executive board roles at TNT Express.
Data Science Team Lead @ OroraTech
Data science and AI leader specialising in Earth observation, machine learning and climate technology. She develops satellite-derived data products for environmental monitoring, including wildfire and land-surface temperature models. Her experience spans research and innovation roles at Siemens, DLR and ESA, with a focus on translating advanced research into operational products.
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.
Executive Advisor & Associate Professor in Space Economy, Policy & Law
Former COO at Euroconsult, where he led global consulting missions on space and satellite strategy, including market, policy, and programme financing. He holds degrees in international law from McGill University and La Sorbonne and has over 50 publications. Since 2025, he has been Associate Professor of Space Economy, Law & Policy at Université Paris-Saclay.
Head of Innovation, Product Strategy and European Affairs @ Hispasat
Senior telecommunication engineer, EMBA, Experience in the space domain, working for LSI (Large Satellite Integrators) and Satellite Operators. Launching his own start-up. Active mentor for various programs.
Head of NATO DIANA Accelerator in Estonia,
And the Head of Tehnopol Startup Incubator, one of the leading accelerators in the New Nordics. She is a seasoned business coach, who has advised over 200 startup companies, organized different kinds of innovation programs for corporates, and evaluated thousands of startups for various competitions and projects. She leads workshops for startups and also contribute to the next-generation startup founders by being a startup lecturer at the Tallinn University of Technology already for the 5th season.
Cofounder @ Prométhée Earth Intelligence
Ex Safran Aircraft Engines Operations & Supply Chain management, later moved to Airbus Defense & Space in similar role. In 2013, he became Space and Situational Awareness Program Director and later Microlauncher Program Director at Ariane Group. Ex VP Operations & Institutional Sales at Open Cosmos.
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