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.
Franck Perrin leads space-development activities at Thales, with longstanding expertise in cybersecurity for satellite systems. He has shaped strategic cybersecurity roadmaps and security offerings for space programmes, drawing on earlier leadership roles in managed security services, critical infrastructure and high-availability systems.
Peter Torstensen is the CEO and founder of Accelerace, the leading startup accelerator and early stage investor in the Nordics, having accelerated more than 800 startups and invested into nearly 120 pre-traction startups. He is an entrepreneur and contributed to the creation of some of the first venture funds in Denmark.
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
Mikko Punnala is CEO of SharpNav and Space Air Technologies, developing resilient low-Earth-orbit navigation technologies. A retired Finnish Air Force Colonel with 30 years of operational leadership, he combines defence, space-economy and business-strategy expertise to advance secure positioning, navigation and timing services.
Christina Skouloudi is a cybersecurity specialist at PPC S.A., where she focuses on cybersecurity strategy and planning. With over a decade of experience in information security and a Master's degree in Digital Systems Security, she previously served as Cybersecurity Officer at ENISA, leading initiatives in cybersecurity education, awareness and capacity building. Her expertise spans emerging technologies, IoT security and cyber resilience, including developing cybersecurity exercises, training national authorities and coordinating Team Europe's participation in international cybersecurity competitions.
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.
Mathieu Bataille is a space security and defence specialist at the European Space Agency (ESA), focusing on European space policy and the strategic use of space capabilities. Previously, he served as Research Fellow and Lead on Security and Defence at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), where he analysed military space operations, orbital security and European strategic autonomy. With a background in political science and international relations from Sciences Po Paris and previous experience at the French Air Force, his expertise spans space security policy, international cooperation and the integration of commercial space capabilities into defence applications.
Francisco Javier de Blas is PNT Services Management Team Leader at EUSPA, leading the coordination of Galileo and EGNOS services and overseeing the implementation of EUSPA's Service Management Framework. With over 20 years of experience in aerospace engineering, satellite navigation and project management, he previously served as GNSS Services Manager and Galileo Commercial and High Accuracy Service Manager at EUSPA, following nearly a decade at ESSP. His expertise spans GNSS service development, aviation applications and European satellite navigation programmes.
Fiammetta Diani is Head of Market, Downstream and Innovation at EUSPA, leading a 30-person team that connects EU space services with industry, entrepreneurs and public institutions. With over two decades of experience in space systems, market development and business development, she advances user-driven GNSS and Earth observation applications across Europe.
Miguel García-Cesto Romero is Managing Director of ASAP Operational Research and a strategic business coach supporting technology startups and entrepreneurs. With over 25 years of experience in business development, go-to-market strategies and fundraising, he has founded and developed three companies. He also serves as a business coach and mentor for the European Innovation Council, CASSINI Hackathons and Fundación madri+d, helping startups refine their business models, strengthen market positioning and secure funding. His expertise spans entrepreneurship, market research and technology commercialisation.
Founder & CEO @ Astro42
Serial entrepreneur with a successful exit, now leading a tech consulting firm focused on AI and space software. He has mentored 150+ startups through major space accelerators including ESA BIC, CASSINI, EUDIS, UK Space Agency Accelerator, and Techstars. With an engineering background, he supports startup scaling and commercialisation through technical and business expertise.
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.
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.
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.
Mentor of multiple CASSINI initiatives & Co-Lead of the Gaia-X Location Ecosystem
Geospatial and Earth Observation expert with 25+ years of experience in space and EO services. He has worked in leading geospatial organisations, co-founded Space Cooperative Europe SCE and AdviceGEO, and previously coordinated the Copernicus World Alliance. He now supports digital transformation in the space and geospatial sector across Europe.
Vice President Global Sales @ constellr
Commercial and product leader with over 10 years of start-up experience in data-driven technology. He leads global engagements spanning customer needs, proof-of-concept development, contracting and operational deployment. His background combines commercial, technical and product expertise, alongside board roles supporting early-stage companies with market entry and scaling.
Technologist @ ASI - Italian Space Agency
Ph.D. in Geoinformation. He spent 10+ years at the GIPSA-Lab in Grenoble conducting research activity focused on hyperspectral image processing. He is among the founders of Data Science Experts, a french startup specialized in AI+EO. In 2021 Giorgio joined the Italian Space Agency as Technologist specialized in hyperspectral data processing.
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.
Founder @ Mint Labs
Startup mentor and independent consultant with a background in economics and public policy. She helps early-stage teams build sustainable foundations across strategy, business models, operations and go-to-market. Her experience includes scaling operations at bunq and Reflow, leading EU-funded projects, and supporting founders through CASSINI EU and her own venture.
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.
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