CASSINI / Entrepreneurship

From the CASSINI hackathon win to building Europe’s first autonomous collision-avoidance platform, Space Guardian is pioneering a safer and more sustainable future for low Earth orbit.

ECAPS evolved into a global green-propulsion leader, scaling production, advancing technology, and securing major contracts, accelerated by EUSPA and CASSINI Matchmaking’s pivotal support in its acquisition and expansion.

Involve Space, with qool, wins CASSINI support, secures €1.3M, and revolutionizes Earth observation with stratospheric platforms.

Caius, a CASSINI Hackathon winner, is redefining rural digitisation with AI-powered tools that automatically map roads and trails, supporting local authorities, organisations, and communities. Based in Metsovo, Greece, the startup bridges space technology and rural development to create accessible networks and promote sustainable tourism.

Astrolight is developing end-to-end laser communication infrastructure between space and Earth, boosted by CASSINI support to secure funding and partnerships for Europe’s sovereign space communications.

Spascat secures funding via CASSINI, revolutionizing coastal and agricultural monitoring with satellite tech.

Azulfy wins CASSINI support and helps municipalities with cutting-edge pollution monitoring.

EOMAP’s core focus has always been on Earth observation (EO) for water applications, using satellite-derived data to support industries such as aquaculture, fisheries, and coastal management.

Salutes Space, a CASSINI Hackathon winner, is transforming AI-driven space computing with ultra-efficient chips that enhance real-time, in-orbit data processing.

From sustainable water management to monitoring forest fires, our CASSINI alumni are having a big impact in the fight against climate change.

CASSINI Challenges winner Skypuzzler is using Galileo’s accurate and secure positioning to help enable safe drone operations.

Leveraging the support they received via the CASSINI initiative, companies of all shapes and sizes have gone on to develop some very cool space-based solutions.