ESA Space Solutions
Bringing Space Back to Earth
ESA Technology Transfer Activities Within the UK
Matthew Edwards
Advanced Engineering UK 2015
04/11/2015
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OUR MISSION
Inspire and Facilitate
the use of space technology, systems, and know-how for
applications in non-space industry.
Strengthen European Industry
by identifying new business opportunities for providers of space technology
and systems as well as enhancing its know-how and competitiveness.
Boost Local Economy
by creating jobs, investing in start-ups and supporting
sustainable innovation.
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SPACE SOLUTIONS
ESA PATENT
PORTFOLIO
BROKER
NETWORK
AMBASSADOR
PLATFORM
BUSINESS
INCUBATION
INVESTMENT
SUPPORT
150
15
11
inventions
covered
by 450
patents
BROKERS
AMBASSADORS
15
CENTRES
Venture
Capital
Fund
>300
TRANSFERS
[Part of the
ARTES
Application
Programmes]
100 new
start-ups
p/y
300
SUCCESSES
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Investment
Forums
and
training
OUR MISSION
An ever expanding
Europe-wide network of
Technology Transfer Brokers
and
Business Incubation Centres.
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BROKER NETWORK
What is the broker network and what does it do?
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Operating in 15 countries
Creating a database of space technologies,
Collecting technology requests and
engineering challenges from industry,
Mediating between the two parties,
Identifying potential funding opportunities,
Capturing impact and promoting successes.
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ESA BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRES
Unique ESA technical
support & expertise
€50k funding and
Investor Readiness
Programme
Business development
support & advice
BENEFITS OFFERED
BY ESA BICS
Door opener to International
networks of industry players,
research institutes
and universities
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Network
of start-ups
Office space
& shared facilities
Located at a world
leading science &
innovation campus
Hands-on
customised
assistance
EXAMPLES
CO2 Isotope Ratiometer
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12CO
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Initially developed for space
exploration, specifically for planetary
landers.
Has a compact and robust design.
Currently being developed into a
range of analytical instruments in a
variety of industries
EXAMPLES
Heat Pipes
• Robust technology used for cooling
in a unique set of circumstances.
• Applied to Metro trains in Paris.
• Reduces the space required for
cooling systems whilst increasing
efficiency.
• Reliable technology that can last
over a decade without
maintenance.
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EO DATA AS AN ENABLER
Coastal Sentry
Offers the ability to monitor changes in coastal erosion
frequently no matter what the season or weather
without the need to put people in harm's way.
ThermCERT
An wide area energy efficiency auditing tool that can
allow large scale landlords to decide which building
to target for energy efficient retrofitting.
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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Space Company
Industry
Entrepreneurs
• Market your space
technologies to other
industries.
• Collect technical
• Help source unique
requests and
technologies to create
engineering challenges.
a business around.
• Help develop new
revenue streams.
• Identify space
• Support the creation of
technologies that could
the business through
provide new USPs.
an ESA BIC
• Diversify your business
offering.
• Identify funding to take • Help to grow and
projects forward.
develop the business.
This is an ESA funded activity so there is no cost to you!
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Thank you for listening.
Questions?
Come visit us on Stand H105 to discuss
how we can help your business!
Contact Details:
Matthew Edwards
[email protected]
01925 60 3141
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