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 […]
ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha launches its 2026 call for space-related startups and entrepreneurs
ESA BIC Castilla-La Mancha has launched its 2026 call for applications, aimed at startups, innovative SMEs and entrepreneurs developing solutions connected to the space sector or using space technologies to create new products and services. The call has a total budget of €360,000, with each selected project eligible to receive financial support of less than […]
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 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
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, 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 […]