Spanish Space Agency seeks experts to evaluate space research projects

The Spanish Space Agency (AEE) has opened a call for experts from the scientific and technological community to participate in the evaluation of upcoming space research projects. The initiative aims to strengthen scientific excellence, transparency and independence in the allocation of public funding for space-related research and innovation. This represents a significant milestone for Spain’s […]

Castilla-La Mancha to support new space-sector companies through ESA BIC programme funding

The Government of Castilla-La Mancha has approved the regulatory framework for the ESA BIC (European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre) programme funding scheme, paving the way for future calls aimed at supporting startups and innovative projects linked to the space sector and its technological applications. Regional Government spokesperson Esther Padilla highlighted that the initiative reflects […]

ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha moves forward towards its first calls for space startups

ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha

ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha continues to move forward towards its launch and the incorporation of the first startups and innovative companies into its incubation programme. The Government of Castilla-La Mancha is currently working on the regulatory framework that will enable the launch of the first calls for funding aimed at selecting the business projects that […]

ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha Takes Part in National Meeting to Shape Spain’s Space Strategy

National Meeting to Shape Spain's Space Strategy.

Agustín Moreno, Director of the Science and Technology Park of Castilla-La Mancha (PCTCLM), which hosts ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha, took part in the 2nd Meeting of the Coordination Committee with Spain’s Autonomous Communities and Cities on Space Affairs (CODIMA), held at the headquarters of the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) in Seville. The meeting brought together […]

Juan Carlos Cortés Assumes the Presidency of the ESA Council, Strengthening Spain’s Role in Europe’s Space Sector

Juan Carlos Cortés

Juan Carlos Cortés, Director of the Spanish Space Agency (AEE), has officially assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Space Agency (ESA), becoming only the second Spaniard to hold this position in the organisation’s history. His appointment marks an important milestone for Spain’s growing leadership within the European space ecosystem and reinforces the […]

ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha Takes Off to Boost Space Innovation and Entrepreneurship

ESA BIC CLM

The Science and Technology Park of Castilla-La Mancha (PCTCLM) has hosted the official launch event of ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new business incubation centre in the region. The initiative is designed to support the creation and growth of startups based on space technologies and their applications across strategic sectors. The […]

PCTCLM Showcases the Opportunities Offered by the New ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha

PCTCLM

The Science and Technology Park of Castilla-La Mancha (PCTCLM) took part in the workshop “New ESA BICs: National Expansion of the Ecosystem”, held within the framework of the 2nd Annual Entrepreneurship Event organised by the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) at the facilities of the European Space Agency (ESA) in Madrid. The event brought together key […]

Castilla-La Mancha Joins the European Space Business Incubation Network

Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla-La Mancha has taken a decisive step in strengthening its position as a leading innovation region with the signing of the agreement establishing a new European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC), which will be based at the Science and Technology Park of Castilla-La Mancha (PCTCLM) in Albacete. The signing took place during the […]