Space Innovation

Horizon Europe & ESA Funding Opportunities for Space
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Horizon Europe & ESA funding opportunities for space

Join us on the 02 Jun 2026 to discover how to fund your projects, during this webinar for all swiss-based researchers and innovators in the field of space!
Euresearch, in collaboration with the EPFL Space Center and Space Exchange Switzerland (SXS), will present the most relevant calls by ESA and by Horizon Europe.
12:00 – 12:05
Welcome – Martine Harmel, EPFL Space Center
12:05 – 12:25
Funding opportunities by ESA – Julien Bonnaud, SXS
12:25 – 12:50
Horizon Europe funding opportunities in Space – Matthew Whellens, National Contact Point, Euresearch and Eva Servoli, EPFL Euresearch Office
12:50 – 13:00
Q&A
Participation is free of charge but registration is mandatory.
The event is open to Swiss-based researchers and innovators. The link to attend the webinar will be sent to registered participants few days before the event.

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EPHJ - The World of High Precision | Table Ronde « Spatial suisse : les forces d’un écosystème d’innovation au service des marchés de demain »
2026-06-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Palexpo Genève, Route François-Peyrot 30, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève, 1218, Switzerland
Le spatial suisse a trouvé sa place parmi les grands marchés de la haute précision.
Le 18 juin, à EPHJ – The World of High Precision, une table ronde exceptionnelle mettra en lumière les forces d’un écosystème suisse qui s’impose dans le spatial par l’innovation, la maîtrise technologique et sa capacité à fournir des composants et systèmes critiques à forte valeur ajoutée.
Recherche, start-up, donneurs d’ordre, institutionnels et industriels croiseront leurs regards pour montrer comment le spatial ouvre aujourd’hui des opportunités très concrètes aux entreprises de la haute précision – y compris aux 800 sociétés présentes à EPHJ.
Avec la participation de Swiss Space Office / SEFRI, Beyond Gravity, EPFL Space Center (Emmanuelle David), ClearSpace, APCO Technologies SA et Spacetalk, sous la modération du journaliste scientifique Olivier Dessibourg.
📍 Jeudi 18 juin – 14h30
📍 EPHJ 2026 – Palexpo Genève
Un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer pour comprendre comment la Suisse transforme sa culture de la précision en avantage stratégique dans l’un des marchés les plus exigeants et prometteurs du moment.

ESA Industry Space Days 2026
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, European Space Research & Technology Centre, Postbus 299, Noordwijk, 2200 AG, Netherlands
The ISD 2026 will provide an excellent opportunity to hear from ESA and other key stakeholders in the European space industry, showcase products and services and meet future partners.
The ISD is organised by the SME section in the ESA Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness to foster cooperation between different actors in the entire space sector.

Key elements of the event include:

pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings to establish new contacts in an efficient and time-saving manner
an exhibition with ESA and industry booths and the possibility to engage with future partners
keynotes and panel discussions with contributions by ESA, industry, investors and institutional partners
ESA presentations and workshops about business opportunities and future activities

Who can attend
The event is open to entities and investors from ESA Member States, Associate States and Cooperating States.

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77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) | Antalya, Türkiye
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09
IAC 2026, more than an international space community
As the beating heart of the international space community, the IAC is a unique gathering where the latest technological breakthroughs, strategies, and success stories are shared each year, and industry leaders debate emerging trends.
1-More Global Space Industry’s Meeting Point
Global Leaders and innovative entrepreneurs gather to share ideas shaping space’s future.
2-More Pioneering Technologies and Trends
Showcasing cutting-edge space technologies and trends driving tomorrow’s solutions.
3-More Unparalleled Partnerships and Networking
Forge lasting collaborations and invaluable connections with international industry stakeholders.
4-More Knowledge Sharing and Expert Sessions
Deepen expertise through presentations and research sessions led by seasoned professionals.
More info and registration:

IAC website

Space Tech Expo Europe
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-19
CONNECTING EUROPE’S SPACE SUPPLY CHAIN
Welcome to Space Tech Expo Europe, the premier gathering for space engineering and technology. Get ready to ignite your network, engage with top industry players, and discover the latest advancements in one convenient location. Join the event for an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise and forge meaningful connections in the ever-evolving world of space technology.
From launch services, satellite operations, communications and ground systems, to materials suppliers, subsystems, engineering services, components, software suppliers and more, this is where the European space community converges to source solutions, build partnerships, and drive progress.
Don’t miss the chance to attend Europe’s largest B2B space event. Register your interest to be notified when visitor registration opens and ensure your place at the forefront of space innovation.

Call For Speakers 2026

The call for speakers is now open! Submit your application before 11 May, 2026. More info and registration:

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Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
2026-11-23 08:00 - 2026-11-27 17:00 | Campus UNIL-EPFL
Professionals active in the aerospace industry wishing to acquire advanced skills in the field of systems or sub-systems management. No prior formal training in systems engineering is required, but familiarity with engineering projects in aerospace or related fields will help you get the most from the course.

Overview

Designing modern space systems means dealing with unprecedented complexity, tight budgets and demanding stakeholders. This one-week course, organised by the EPFL Space Center, provides a rigorous yet practical foundation in systems engineering, grounded in leading standards and illustrated with real missions. Participants will work through the full lifecycle: from stakeholder analysis and requirements, through architecture, trades, concurrent engineering and optimisation, to integration, testing, commissioning, operations and lifecycle management. Concepts such as agile systems engineering, configuration and change management, and the human role as designer, operator and beneficiary are woven throughout.

Objectives

Identify key systems engineering standards and practices
Describe the main steps of the systems engineering process
Recognise the role of humans in aerospace systems
Explain the limitations of current systems engineering practice
Apply systems engineering methods and tools to practical examples

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EUCASS 2027
2027-06-28 08:00 - 2027-07-02 17:00 | Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, United Kingdom
The European Conference for AeroSpace Sciences have announced that EUCASS 2027 will take place in Glasgow.
We hope to see you there!

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