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.
Raúl González Muñoz is a Lecturer in Space Economy and Policy at the University of Leicester and an Associate Fellow in the Geopolitics of Outer Space at the Academy of International Affairs NRW. His work examines European space policy, security, defence and strategic autonomy, informed by experience at the European External Action Service and Airbus.
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.
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.
Monika Kuffer is Professor of Sustainability of Rural-Urban Systems at the University of Twente. Her research combines urban remote sensing, geo-information science and planning to address sustainable urban development. She is particularly recognised for using very-high-resolution imagery to map informal settlements and support evidence-based urban policy.
Elena Vellutini is a Project Engineer at the Italian Space Agency, specialising in mission design, trajectory optimisation and space-debris environments. Her work supports Italy’s contribution to international debris coordination and European space-surveillance initiatives, following earlier experience in guidance, navigation and control for Vega launcher missions.
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.
Dr Julie Letertre-Danczak is an expert in physics for environement with a PhD on Physic and Chemistry of Atmosphere.
She is a project officer at ECMWF working for CAMS on the National Collaboration Programme and also the Copernicus Thematic Hub on Health.
Elena Vellutini is a Project Engineer at the Italian Space Agency, specialising in mission design, trajectory optimisation and space-debris environments. Her work supports Italy’s contribution to international debris coordination and European space-surveillance initiatives, following earlier experience in guidance, navigation and control for Vega launcher missions.
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.
Martin Giese is a startup coach and active business angel in leading incubators. He regularly lectures on fundraising negotiations, entrepreneurial leadership and business model incubation in leading academic programs.He is author of two guidebooks for startups on startup fundraising and B2B sales.
CEO @ Rokubun
Former Rokubun co-founder and CEO, he is a Space R&D Engineer and Product Manager with 20+ years’ experience in downstream Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation. Educated in Telecommunications Engineering and ICT research, with a Master in Project Management, his career spans academia, ESA-ESTEC, and leading European space companies. He now serves as Strategic Marketing Manager at Trimble Inc.
Venture ecosystem builder @ Verhaert
Venture ecosystem builder supporting space, fusion and deep-tech start-ups through mentoring, incubation and technology transfer. He leads CASSINI Hackathons and works as a technology broker for ESA and fusion initiatives. A four-time founder, he co-founded Mindesk, a VR software company acquired by an ASX-listed group in 2020.
She helps space and dual-use founders translate technical capability into commercial traction and mission-ready execution. With over 12 years’ experience, she has supported more than 600 teams across Europe and the United States. Her expertise includes commercialisation, founder readiness and decision-making under uncertainty, informed by applied neuroscience research.
Founder/partner @ Grand Prix consulting
B2B technology marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in go-to-market strategy, brand positioning and digital marketing. She mentors early-stage founders and supports start-ups as a fractional CMO, drawing on leadership roles at Nokia, Juniper Networks and Frequentis. Her expertise spans telecommunications, IT, aviation and emerging technologies.
CEO @ The Adjacent Possible
Venture builder and technology leader specialising in AI, intellectual property commercialisation, frontier infrastructure and dual-use innovation. He co-founded AI-driven IP-risk platform Evalify and supports space ventures on product strategy, market validation and go-to-market. His background includes technology and innovation leadership roles at IBM, alongside experience across regulated industries.
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.
CEO & Founder @ ORBITALYX
Space-business advisor specialising in commercialisation, launch procurement, communications and market positioning. She led CroCube, Croatia’s first satellite mission, from concept to orbit and has supported multiple satellite missions. She mentors emerging space companies through the ESA BIC ecosystem, advises launch providers on commercial strategy, and was named among Via Satellite’s Top 50 Women in Satellite in 2026.
Venture ecosystem builder @ Verhaert
Venture ecosystem builder supporting space, fusion and deep-tech start-ups through mentoring, incubation and technology transfer. He leads CASSINI Hackathons and works as a technology broker for ESA and fusion initiatives. A four-time founder, he co-founded Mindesk, a VR software company acquired by an ASX-listed group in 2020.
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.
Mech Lab Coordinator @ Verhaert
Currently leading the team of mechanical engineers and designers. Previous experience in mechanical design for the aerospace industry; more than a dozen projects, including building various instruments still operational on the ISS and Proba missions.
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