In ESA Business Applications our aim is to show that space is open for business and has the power to improve our everyday lives on Earth. We do this by helping companies to integrate space data and technology into commercial services.

YOUR BUSINESS POWERED BY SPACE

Launch Event for the ESA Business Applications Regional Ambassador for the Scotland and Northern Ireland co-hosted by the University of Strathclyde.

Following the initial launch of the ESA Business Applications Regional Ambassador Platform for Scotland and Northern Ireland in September 2018, this event is the first to be organised by our new Regional Ambassador for this position. Join this online workshop to find out how your company can benefit from ESA’s support to develop your products, services and business using space assets.

From international transport to rural education, ESA Space Solutions has enabled data from satellites to transform businesses on Earth. ESA has already invested €250m in launching innovative services in over 1200 businesses. ESA Business Applications (part of ESA Space Solutions) is open to innovative developments from all types of company and supports applications in any sector that addresses user-driven needs.

This event is for business of all kinds based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Agenda

INTRODUCTION TO ESA BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND SPACE SOLUTIONS

10.30 Introduction and housekeeping

--Ken Gordon--ESA Business Applications Regional Ambassador for Scotland and Northern Ireland

10.35 Introduction to ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions

--Dr Tony Sephton --ESA Business Applications, Innovation & Ventures office

---Ian Downey ---UK Ambassador Network Coordinator

10.55 Our ESA Project “Fusion Platform”

Phil McLachlan--Co-founder--D-Cat

11.10 Our ESA Project “ThermCERT”

Arun Arumagam--Head of Sales--Astrosat

11.25 Current and forthcoming Calls and funding opportunities

--Ken Gordon--ESA Business Applications Regional Ambassador for Scotland and Northern Ireland

11.40 Q&A

11.45 Wrap-up and next steps

Find out more through our UK Ambassador network or at https://business.esa.int/