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- 09OCTPTTI LaunchPublic launch of the National Technology Transfer Initiative in Portugal, to take place in Lisbon, Parque das Nações, integrates in the preparation for ESA's Ministerial Council of 2012
- 12OCTAerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) Annual ConventionPTTI will be present in the activities of the Convention, networking and disseminating the project, namely attending to workshops and the Technology Forum for Business
- 09NOVBrokers Network MeetingIPN will attend the Brokers Network Meeting in ESA-ESTEC (Noordwijk, NL), discussing with other national brokers about space technology transfer and market needs screening.
- 30NOVClosing date for proposal submission for the 1st evaluation datePTTI's 1st evaluation date will take place by mid-December. In order to be considered for this evaluation, proposals for Feasibility Studies/Demonstrators must be submitted by November 30th, the closing date. Please do not hesitate to contact IPN for any questions regarding submission/evaluation dates, evaluation criteria or application requirements.
- 01MARClosing date for proposal submission for the 2nd evaluation datePTTI's 2nd evaluation date will take place by mid-March. In order to be considered for this evaluation, proposals for Feasibility Studies/Demonstrators must be submitted by March 1st, the closing date. Please do not hesitate to contact IPN for any questions regarding submission/evaluation dates, evaluation criteria or application requirements.
- 14MARSteering Committee Meeting - 2nd EvaluationThe members of the Steering Committee and evaluators of the PTTI will meet on March 14th, 2013 to analyse and score the 7 proposals received for the 2nd Evaluation of the PTTI.
- 21MARFuel Cells and Hydrogen 2013 – from Materials Research to Ramping up Production - Birmingham, UKEnterprise Europe Network Midlands invites you to participate in an international brokerage event and conference devoted to hydrogen fuel cells taking place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK on March 20th 2013. The brokerage event has been designed to complement the 2 day conference “Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2013 – from Materials Research to Ramping up Production” taking place on March 20th and 21st . The brokerage event complements the conference in terms of offering conference delegates the opportunity to attend pre-arranged meetings with potential partners, customers and suppliers throughout the afternoon. Like in previous years it is envisaged that meeting sessions will help promote international commercial and technological collaboration in the increasingly commercial hydrogen fuel cell sector. Clients of Enterprise Europe Network Midlands who participate in the brokerage event will receive FREE registration to the conference (normally £150 ex. VAT for 1 day or £250 ex. VAT for 2 days). Due to high efficiencies, zero emissions and easy conversions, Hydrogen Fuel Cells are increasingly perceived as important components in a low carbon economy. The brokerage event will offer you the opportunity to: • promote your technology and expertise to a range of UK and international organisations • gain access to the latest developments taking place in Europe and beyond • develop partnerships leading to technological and commercial collaboration • appreciate developments in the sector and understand better the role of your company The conference and brokerage event are both significant in terms of bringing together European researchers and industrial players to promote knowledge-sharing and cooperation in this increasingly commercial sector. In addition the conference looks outwards towards Asia where urgent demands for renewables, energy storage, clean transport and more efficient generation are emerging.
- 08APROil and Space 2013 - Oslo, NorwayOrganised by the French-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Toulouse, Ubifrance Norway, the French embassy in Norway, the French-Norwegian Foundation and Innovation Norway. For more information: http://www.ccfn.no/no/arrangementer/forum-aerospace-oil-gas/
- 11APRPlastteknik 2013 - Malmö, SwedenScandinavia's biggest trade show for the Plastics industry, this year with focus on industrial design. For more information: http://www.easyfairs.com/events_216/plastteknik-sverigedanmark2013_24414/plastteknik-sverigedanmark-2013_24415/
- 18APRB.e. Aerospace Connected - Toulouse, FranceCome to Toulouse / Midi-Pyrénées, one of the leading European region for civil aviation and a unique centre of skills for space science! The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Midi-Pyrénées with its partners from the Enterprise Europe Network –South West France invite you to “B.e. Aerospace Connected!” Gain new opportunities and competitive advantages through technical and R&D cooperations. Attending this event will give you easy access to enterprises in the field of space and aeronautics. Come to this event and be aerospace connected! Focus •Trends in aerospace technologies seen from Toulouse •Get to know key players offering services to companies •Get your problem solved - Matching organizations offering or seeking solutions Main topics •Energy, Engines, Propulsion Systems and Access to Space •General Engineering and Collaborative Automated Production •Embedded Systems •Maintenance and Services •Aero-Mechanics, Materials and Structures •Living Earth and Space •Autonomous Aeronautics and Space Systems •Air Transport Safety and Security •Navigation, Positioning and Telecommunications http://www.b2match.eu/be-aero-connected
- 19APR3rd ARTES Applications Workshop - Centre for High Defence Studies, RomeOrganised by ESA's Integrated and Telecommunications Applications Department.
- 24APRFrom Outer Space to Mining - Boulby Mine, Cleveland, UKEvent to demonstrate the benefits of transferring technologies from space into the mining sector. High profile companies from both the space and mining sectors are registered to attend.
- 25APRENC (European Navigation Conference) 2013 - Vienna, AustriaEuropean Satellite Navigation Competition 2013. http://www.enc2013.org/
- 16MAYDASIA Conference (DAta Systems In Aerospace) - Porto, PortugalEurospace is the trade association of the European space manufacturing industry. It was created in 1961 and has been continuously since then promoting the development of the space sector through multiple activities. We currently enjoy some 50 member companies across Europe although, unfortunately, none from Portugal so far. Its members represent more than 90% of the total turnover of the manufacturing sector in Europe, which makes it highly representative of the European space industry community. One of its key features is the organisation of events on various topics, and we have the pleasure to inform you that the next edition of our DASIA conference (DAta Systems In Aerospace) will take place in Porto, Sheraton Hotel, from May 14th to May 17th. The focus of the conference encompasses technical and managerial aspects of developing, operating and maintaining systems and components related to data-handling, monitoring and control for aerospace or other applications requiring high reliability and complexity. It traditionally gathers a wide swath of representatives of the space industry sector, universities or institutes, space agencies and in particular ESA. They usually come from Europe, Asia, Russia, USA or Middle East, but the participation is open worldwide. You will find more about DASIA at http://eurospace.org/dasia-conference.aspx.
- 07JUNFuturallia Istanbul 2013 Brokerage Event - Istambul, TurkeyIstanbul Chamber of Industry (IST-BUSINNOVA) is organising “Futurallia” Matchmaking Event in Istanbul for the first time in cooperation with the World Trade Centre Istanbul between 5th-7th of June 2013. “Futurallia Istanbul 2013” will gather more than 20 business sectors over 30 countries in Istanbul during 3 days. Since 1990, 16 FUTURALLIA forums have brought more than 10,000 participants together and provided a platform for more than 80,000 individual business meetings, thus initiating thousands of business partnerships between SMEs all over the world. After France (Poitiers-Futuroscope), Canada, Belgium, Poland, Qatar and the USA, Futurallia will be held for the first time in Istanbul and has already 40 business delegations from 23 countries that are looking for meeting with their potential partners. The main sectors at the Matchmaking Event: Automotive Machinery & Metallurgy Electric & Electronics Construction Textile & Ready-wear Aviation Environmental Technologies ICT Print Sector Food (Agro-Food) Furniture Logistics Health, Cosmetic and Medical products Services Biotechnology Chemical Sector General Information and Conditions of Participation •Participating companies will select their own meetings and receive customized support during the selection procedure. •The information about the participation fee will be given upon request. oThe participation fee includes: Interpreting services, opening and closing ceremonies, lunches, welcome cocktail, gala dinner, international evening, transfers to the reception venues during the event. oThe participation fee will be reimbursed if there is no available match for the participating company. •The website for the registration of the companies will be available soon. Those who would like to become a partner to the “Futurallia Istanbul 2013” Matchmaking Event please send e-mail to futurallia@iso.org.tr !
- 10JUNESA App Camp - ESA/ESRIN, Frascati, ItalyESA provides access to satellite data for the development of mobile applications (Android and iOS) in five predefined categories. The goal is to develop mobile apps using Earth monitoring data on smartphones, in particular by leveraging the possibilities offered by the European Earth observation programme GMES (which will be called "Copernicus" in the near future). http://www.app-camp.eu/
- 08JULEuropean Week of Astronomy and Space Science - Turku, Finlandhttp://www.astro.utu.fi/EWASS2013
- 16JULUK Space Conference - Glasgow, UKHosted by the UK Space Agency. 16th & 17th July 2013 http://www.bis.gov.uk/ukspaceagency/news-and-events/2012/Sep/save-the-date-uk-space-conference-2013 STFC Innovations Ltd will be in attendance.
- 27SEPBrokerage event "Technologies for Foundry Metal 2013", 26-27 September - Kielce, PLThe brokerage event "Technologies for Foundry METAL 2013" will be organised on the occasion of the International Fairs of Technologies for Foundry METAL on 26 September 2013. The METAL fair held in Kielce is the biggest fair event devoted to foundry engineering in Poland and one of the biggest events of this kind in Europe. Last year’s edition has brought together over 300 companies from 29 countries of the world. The branch range covered everything what is necessary for foundry engineering, i.e.: design and production of foundry equipment, moulding and core–making machines, moulding materials, sand, bentonite, binders, equipment for moulding sand preparation, reclamation of quarzsand, auxiliary materials for foundry practice, foundry ceramics, scrap-metal and waste material of metals, die-casting machines, computer–aided design of castings and foundry processes, quality assurance of foundry processes and castings, refractory materials for foundry practice, melting of casting alloys; furnaces and charge materials, machines and equipment for pouring, castings made in iron, steel, non-ferrous metals and air heater shoes / forgings (for power, ship, automobile and mining industry), art castings, equipment and materials for cleaning, welding and finishing (the surface) of castings, welding and cutting, heat treatment of castings, furnaces and materials, transport and storing. The brokerage event "Technologies for Foundry METAL" constitutes an unique opportunity for companies to find potential business partners in Central Europe through business to business meetings. Industrial Sectors: Industrial manufacture Construction technology Materials technology Automation/Robotics Heavy metals industry, smelting Participation is free of charge. For more information how to register, please contact: Sylwia Zieja (s_zieja@siph.com.pl). For more information on the event: http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/public/bemt/home.cfm?EventID=3726.
- 02OCTBrokerage event at the Romanian National Inovation Forum - 17/18 Oct, 2013 - Bucharest, RomaniaThe Romanian Forum for Innovation represent the main place to discuss, analyse the synergies, strategies, ideas on innovation, technology transfer, entrepreneunerial formation, research, in benefit of the market. The event will take place again at Romexpo, Conference Hall, and is jointly organised by: ARoTT – Romanian Association for Technology Transfer and Innovation ANCS – Romanian Authority for Scientific Research Whether you're interested in the latest trends in innovation, technology transfer, new technologies in the field, technologies for maximizing SMEs competitivness, a trip to the event would really pay dividends. The event functions as an "interface between research, innovation and the market sector" allowing new technologies, processes, patents and licenses to be offered. The Brokerage Event (October 17, 2013) is the ideal environment for: 1. Enterprises offering business and/or using innovative technologies. 2. Scientists and research institutes offering application-oriented research results. 3. Scientists and entrepreneurs interested in joint research project in the frame of FP7. You will have the opportunity to get to know selected partners during individual discussions, which aim to pave the way for future co-operations. The participation should be free of charge. During this Forum, industry leaders, local authorities and scientists will be strongly encouraged to share their expectations, exchanging knowledge understand the specific characteristics of innovation systems, and discover the best practices and innovations to be capitalised on as part of an original partnership-based approach.
- 03OCTAeroTrends, 2-3 October 2013 - Bilbao, SPFollowing the agreement between HEGAN and Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), AEROTRENDS is intregated into the Industrial and Technological Summit 2013 and becomes part of the International Subcontracting and Business Cooperation Exhibition. AEROTRENDS, 4th International Aerospace Meeting will gather an interesting group of contractors invited by BEC. It will have a specific area for pre-arranged business meetings among aerospace contractors and suppliers in a period of just two days, combined with the possibility of contact with other sectors and markets that will participate at the same venue. AEROTRENDS offers you the best business opportunities in the frame of the 16th edition of the International Subcontracting and Business Cooperation Exhibition. A space where the effective business meetings of the Aerospace Industry are combined with the direct promotion of the image of your company, the encounters with you clients and the possibility of contacting other sectors and markets interesting for your company. For more information: http://www.cumbreindustrialytecnologica.com/portal/page/portal/CUMBRE/P_CUMBRE_INFORMACION/P_CUMBRE_AEROTRENDS
- 08OCTSpaceTech 2013 - Harwell, UKAn event focused around transfer of space technologies into non space sectors. Following on from the very successful SpaceTech 2012 organised between STFC Innovations Ltd, UKSA and the ESA Technology Transfer Network.
- 21OCTSpace-MATCH 2013 - 21.Nov.2013 - ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The NetherlandsRegistration time! For more information: http://www.b2match.eu/spacematch2013
- 23OCTEU-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair VIII, 21-23 Oct 2013 - Chengdu, ChinaThe EU-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair has been held for 7 editions with an overall attendance of 1500+ EU companies, organizations, universities, governmental bodies, research institutions, etc. and 3000+ Chinese counterparts. Today the Fair represents already a prominent investment, trade and technology cooperation platform between EU and China, with the largest number of EU participating companies. This year edition will be branded “New Paths for EU and China Technology and Industry Cooperation” and will focus on environment protection, new energy, modern agriculture, bio-pharmaceutical, aviation and IT sectors. We will invite to the Event experts, scholars and business players in the targeted sectors, as well as governors and officials from both China and the EU, in order to share the latest policies information, the frontier technologies achievements and trends as well as business best practices. The 8th edition of the Event is also going to be an important international gathering in China for EEN partners and members! Providing pragmatic support to b2b matchmaking and business support for SME’s, EEN is the key European network supporting SME’s internationalization. We will welcome guests from 50 countries all over the world specialized in business and technology transfer. Registration fees: 100EUR/person How to register: Please download the regitration form from the official website: www.eu-china.org.cn, complete it and send it back to the event secretariat: eric_zhou@eupic.org.cn http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/public/bemt/home.cfm?EventID=3618
- 23OCTMission for Growth and B2B to Israel, 21-23 OctoberVP Tajani has chosen Israel as his next Mission for Growth destination. The Mission is planned for the 21-23 of October 2013. It will be held in conjunction to the WATEC 2013 conference and exhibition which focuses on water and environmental technologies. The mission however will include other sectors as well: • Water Technologies • Home land security • Raw materials • Automotive Industry • Processed agricultural products • Environmental Technologies • Information & Communication • Fashion and High-End products • Venture Capital • Space Technologies The Israeli EEN consortium is in charge of organizing the B2B event which will be held on the 22nd of October 2013. The event will allow the European companies to meet their Israeli counterparts and find opportunities for cooperation. To register your company to the Mission for Growth please follow the link: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/initiatives/mission-growth/missions-for-growth/antonio-tajani/middle-east/israel/index_en.htm For registration to the B2B event, please refer to: http://www.b2match.eu/m4g-israel
- 07NOVEuropean Space Solutions, 5-7.November, 2013 - MunichThe 'European Space Solutions', a major 3-day conference from 5 to 7 November at Alte Kongresshalle in Munich will bring together business and the public-sector with users and developers of space-based solutions. Participants will gather insights about current developments and society needs, learn how space technology can make a real difference to their lives/business, and get informed about business support and finance opportunities for business, SMEs, individuals. For more information: http://www.space-solutions.eu
- 20NOVEiroForum Materials Meeting at CERN - B2B MeetingsCERN, in the framework of the EIROforum, and with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rhône-Alpes, member of Enterprise Europe Network, and of EuCARD-2, organizes the first Workshop for Science and Business on Advanced Materials and Surfaces. Experts in the research and industrial sector will exchange knowledge on the latest developments in the fields of Advanced Materials and Surfaces in order to establish new R&D partnerships and business collaborations. For more information: http://indico.cern.ch/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=229108
- 21NOVSpace-MATCH 2013 - 21.Nov.2013 - ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The NetherlandsOn 21 November 2013, TNO will organize the 9th edition of Space-MATCH, the ‘spin-off brokerage and networking event’ of the European space sector at ESA/ESTEC. Last year the event attracted over 150 participants from 10 different European countries. This year the event will focus on ‘Sensors & Monitoring Systems'. We intend to present at least 20 different technologies, based on interesting innovations within the European space sector and suited for commercial exploitation here on Earth. If you feel that your technology or service falls within the this year’s theme of ‘Sensors & Monitoring Systems’, please contact IPN (ptti@ipn.pt) to present your 'space technology offer’. For more information: http://www.b2match.eu/spacematch2013
- 27NOVSPACE Research in Horizon 2020 international brokerage - 27th November 2013 - Rome, ITAnticipating in a strategic timing the official launch of the SPACE programme within Horizon 2020, and within the framework of the European SME Week 2013 , APRE - on behalf of MIUR (Ministry of Education, University and Research) and with the support of COSMOS+, the SPACE NCPs’ network, is organizing a 4-days event, including anticipations on the first call for proposals under the Space theme and the SME programme- in H2020. The event will be organized in Rome, Italy, followed by a brokerage event organized with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network and accompanied by a Canadian company mission to Italy, in collaboration with the Canadian Embassy in Rome and with the support of the EEN Canadian node. The event will be addressed to universities, research centres, SMEs and SMEs associations, industry and public administrations, etc. providing new opportunities and competitive advantages for the participants, offering strategic networking opportunities. Up to 200 participants coming from different sectors (academia, public and private sector) will join the info-day and brokerage event, increasing the opportunity of networking during the bilateral meetings taking advantage from the support of the EEN Aero-Space Sector Group members (20 members, coming from 13 different countries). In this context, the Canadian company mission, organized together with the sector group members, will represent a great networking opportunity for both Canadian and European participants to the event.
- 29NOVB2B Networking Event, Lisboa, 29.11.2013EUROPE 2020 STRATEGY FOR GROWTH: PROMOTING BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS IN PORTUGAL. B2B Networking Event, Lisboa, 29 de Novembro de 2013 A Enterprise Europe Network em Portugal (www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt) tem o prazer de convidar a participar num evento de networking entre empresas portuguesas e empresas dos Estados Membros e de outros países, a ter lugar no próximo dia 29 de Novembro, em Lisboa. Este evento de networking que conta com o apoio da aicep Portugal Global e que se insere numa Missão do Vice Presidente da Comissão Europeia, Antonio Tajani a Portugal, constitui uma boa oportunidade para o estabelecimento de parcerias internacionais, comerciais e tecnológicas, quer do lado da oferta, quer do lado da procura, através de reuniões bilaterais (B2B) entre empresas portuguesas e empresas estrangeiras. Visando agilizar a vossa participação neste evento de networking, muito agradecemos que valide o perfil constante na plataforma B2Match, acedendo ao http://www.b2match.eu/m4g-portugal/dashboard/confirmation?auth=1c42f418e82a8e437f49993111be423f83f296f3. Salientamos que pode registar outros perfis na plataforma B2Match. Ao dispor e agradecendo o vosso interesse na participação neste evento, estamos ao dispor através do contacto een.B2B@iapmei.pt e ptti@ipn.pt
- 06DEC4th International Colloquium Scientific and Fundamental Aspects of the Galileo Programme, 4-6 December 2013, Prague, Czech RepublicAt the end of the Galileo IOV satellites test phase and just before the launch of ESA’s scientific GAIA mission with the goal of obtaining the largest, most precise three?dimensional map of our Galaxy by surveying more than a thousand million stars, the 4th International Colloquium on Galileo and GNSS Science, co?organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European GNSS Agency (GSA), is inviting to an interesting programme, see http://congrexprojects.com/2013?events/13c15/introduction. After Welcome Addresses by the host of the Colloquium, the Department of Transportation of the Czech Republic, and the co?organizers, the Director of Galileo and Navigation of ESA, Mr Didier Faivre and the Executive Director of the GSA, Mr Carlo des Dorides, the Keynote covers "The Science Program of the European Space Agency: pushing science and technology towards excellence", given by Prof. Alvaro Gimenez, ESA Director of Science and Robotic Exploration. Two parallel session tracks will report and discuss recent results and ideas on the use of Galileo and GNSS in the atmospheric research on troposphere and ionosphere as well as in geodesy and remote sensing. The Clocks and time transfer session discusses the latest developments. Fundamental problems in satellite navigation will be tackled, like reference frames and orbits and also relativistic positioning. A poster session and a Round Table Discussion at the end of the Colloquium are also part of the programme. Two social events will allow for networking among the international scientists, the Icebreaker reception at the Prague Major’s Residence and the conference dinner at the Strahov Monastery Brewery. And don’t forget to visit one of the many traditional Christmas markets in Prague, just opened in the first December days! Do not forget to register soon on the website mentioned before. Those who forgot to take advantage of the Early Registration Rate before 1 Nov 2013 get still the chance to register with it until 10 Nov 2013.
- 08DECEuropean Space Expo in Portugal - 27.11 to 08.12, Lisbonhttp://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/space/expo/
- 13FEBTransfiere 3rd European Meeting on Science, technology and Innovation - Malaga, SpainTransfiere is a multisectoral forum for Spanish Innovation linking supply and demand for innovation. Transfiere has been designed as a unique space in Spain to promote transfer and cooperation between the scientific world and the business sector.
- 14MARMission for Growth, Naples, ItalyIn the framework of the "EUROPE 2020 Strategy for Growth: Promoting Business Partnerships in Europe", the European Commision Vice-President, Antonio Tajani, heads a Mission for Growth whose aim is to contribute assisting SMEs in Campania to successfully overcome current difficulties. The Mission will promote business, technological and research partnerships between local and European / non European companies, universities, research centres, technological institutes. The mission is organised with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network and Regione Campania. Main topics: This B2B event aims to initiate R&D, technological and commercial cooperations in the following sectors: Aerospace, Agro food, Automotive, Biotech, Cultural Heritage, Eco Building, Energy, Fashion, Tourism, Transport & Logistic, other. For more information: http://www.b2match.eu/m4g-italy-campania
- 30APRARTES Applications Workshop 2014, LuxemburgAll information: http://iap.esa.int/ARTES-APPS-2014
- 02MAYService Robotics MastersIs your service robotics product or prototype the next breakthrough in home robotics, cloud robotics or robotics drones? Or are you developing a smart device, sensor, component or software that will help build the robots of the tomorrow? Then, take the chance and join the new Service Robotics Competition! For the first time, the "Service Robotics Masters" and its distinguished ESA BIC "Start-up Award" will award prizes to outstanding service robotic innovations at the AUTOMATICA 2014. The competition is open to companies and start-ups developing innovative products in the emerging service robotics market. The winners and runners-up will be presented at the award ceremony at the AUTOMATICA Forum on 4 June 2014, in Munich. Prizes for the most revolutionary service robotics products include cash prizes, a trade show exhibit and a comprehensive media package. The competition is being organised by Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen with the support of Messe München GmbH, the European Space Agency's Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) programme, the German Aerospace Center's (DLR) Robotics and Mechatronics Center (RMC), SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, SENSODRIVE GmbH, and the European Robotics Association EUnited Robotics. Position yourself as an innovation leader at the AUTOMATICA trade fair June 3 - 6, 2014, Munich. Please note: Registration for the Service Robotics Masters ends on 2 May 2014. Sign up now! Important Dates - 31 March - 2 May 2014 Registration at www.robotics-masters.com - by mid-May 2014 Notification of finalists - 3 - 6 June 2014 AUTOMATICA 2014 trade fair exhibition for finalists - 4 June 2014 Awards ceremony at AUTOMATICA Forum For more information on the competition, please visit: www.robotics-masters.com
- 12MAYSpace App Camp 2014, near AmsterdamJoin the Space App Camp 2014: Apply now! Innovative developers from Europe with experience in app development are invited to apply for admission to the Space App Camp by 3 March 2014. Oberpfaffenhofen, 14 January 2014: The EU co-funded project S2G2M2 is inviting 20 developers to the European Space Agency in the Netherlands (including travel expenses and accommodation) for the chance to work with like-minded people, learn how to integrate satellite data into their mobile applications, and gain insight into European space programmes. The participants in the Space App Camp will be selected based on the creativity of their previous works with regard to content, usability, design, and the underlying business concepts. Those interested will need to include links to published apps (Android or iOS platforms) and other references in their applications. During the Space App Camp, the participants will be provided with access to satellite data designed to help them develop mobile applications in five predefined categories. The goal is to come up with working app prototypes that use data from Europe’s satellite navigation (Galileo/EGNOS) and Earth observation (Copernicus) programmes on mobile devices. Experience in integrating such data is not required to take part in the Space App Camp. Those interested can apply to participate in the Space App Camp via an online registration form until 3 March 2014. Participants will be able to choose their preferred category, and can apply as teams of two or four. Those applying as teams of two will be grouped accordingly into teams of four. Further information on the Space App Camp is available at www.app-camp.eu.
- 30MAY3rd Workshop on European Unmanned Maritime SystemsThe 3rd Workshop on European Unmanned Maritime Systems is co-organised by EDA, the Portuguese Ministry of National Defence, and INESC Technology & Science. The workshop will take place within the framework of the 4th Sea Forum in Porto, Portugal. The major goal of the workshop is to promote the exchange of information on current and recently completed research and technology work in the area of the Unmanned Maritime Systems program, under EDA, which aims new developments on unmanned maritime systems, and the application of these systems in several domains, both in military and civilian areas. Being complementarity and cooperation a main focus in Europe, it is also a goal to promote this exchange with recent and current 7th Framework Program as well as national projects under this same area. The workshop is targeted to both researchers and end-users, and constitutes a privileged forum for discussing new ideas, identifying new trends and paradigms, new business opportunities, as well as the establishment of partnerships, namely in the scope of the European Horizon 2020 Programme. The workshop is open to the representatives of industry, research institutes, academia, and government organizations from EDA Member States and Norway. There will be limited number of available places for non-UMS representatives. For more information: http://ums2014.inescporto.pt/
- 04JUNESA Industry Space Days 2014 - 3/4.June - ESTEC, Noordwijk, The NetherlandsTake part in the most important event dedicated to space technology, products and services in and for Europe! The European Space Agency offers to the small and medium enterprises as well as other companies active in space development, production and research, through the Industry Space Days (ISD). FREE PARTICIPATION FEE WAIVED BY ESA! More information: http://www.industryspacedays.com/en
- 13JUNEuropean Space Solutions 2014 - 11-13 June, PragueEuropean Space Solutions will bring together business and the public-sector with users and developers of space-based solutions to explore how space can make a difference to the lives, and livelihoods, of people across Europe and around the globe. Space-based services and technologies are the future of efficient, effective and sustainable services that society needs. More information: http://www.european-space-solutions.eu/
- 15JUNSpace for Sustainability AwardThe competition is about submitting a five pages Project Idea where space and Sustainable Development are joined to face the important challenges of the 21st century. Participants: must present an innovative, creative idea for a project showing the link between space and Sustainable Development, and thus helping to find answers to important European challenges and concerns of this century must come from an EISC and/or ESA Member State (European Union + Switzerland and Norway) must be a student or under the age of 30 with no more than 3 years of work experience may enter as individual candidates or small teams (but if a team wins, only the team leader will attend the ceremony and collect the prize) are encouraged to take a multidisciplinary approach are encouraged to make use of ESA space data There is no restriction on the area of study. To make for the greater visibility of space contributions to a more sustainable society, this Award aims to encourage the application of competencies in various sectors of activity. For more information: http://sdaward.eisc.esa.int/
- 26JUNSummer School on Wireless Power Transmission for Space ApplicationsO Instituto de Telecomunicações está a organizar uma escola de Verão dedicada ao tema da Transmissão de Energia Sem fios para Aplicações Espaciais (International Summer School on Wireless Power Transmission for Space Applications) e que contará com a presença de especialistas em Rádio-frequência e Microondas para aplicações espaciais, entre os quais da Agência Espacial Europeia e da Agência Espacial Japonesa. O evento decorrerá entre 23 e 26 de Junho de 2014 na Universidade de Aveiro. Informações adicionais deverão ser consultadas através da página http://radiosystems.av.it.pt/wpt/
- 30JUNEuropean Satellite Navigation 2014 - submissions from 1st april to 30th June!WIN PRIZES AND GET YOUR BUSINESS OFF THE GROUND Since 2004, the ESNC is rewarding the best services, products, and business cases that use satellite navigation in everyday life. Seize your chance to win your share of the EUR 1 million prize pool and get the support you need from the world's largest innovation network in the field of satellite navigation, which includes global partner regions and key institutional and industry stakeholders. Submit your innovation between 1 April and 30 June 2014! For more information: http://www.esnc.info/
- 02JUL9th ESA Investment Forum, 2.July - Toulouse, FROn the 2nd of July 2014 the European space innovation scene will gather in Toulouse (France) for the 9th edition of the ESA Investment Forum. The event fosters investments and partnership opportunities by bringing start-up companies using space-related technology, applications or services, together with finance and investment communities making this forum is an exceptional setting for exploring investment opportunities. The event is organized by Europe Unlimited in partnership with, Aerospace Valley, CNES and Toulouse Metropole and hosted by the Toulouse Space Show. Also as a part of the event, the opportunity will be given to entrepreneurs to practice their presentations and obtain feedback from experts an coaches at the venture academy, held on the 1st of July. Up to 24 investment-ready companies will be selected to present their pitch at the ESA investment forum in before an audience of international venture capitalists as well as corporate and strategic investors. International industry speakers will share their point of view and experiences of the Space Technology Industry, where after time will be made available for the Investors to meet one on one with the entrepreneurs. Please visit: http://e-unlimited.com/events/view.aspx?events_pages_id=2735
- 13JULCopernicus Masters - Submission open from 15th April to 13th July!In the 2014 Copernicus Masters competition, participants can choose from eight topic specific challenges. Those interested are invited to submit their innovative solutions for business and society based on Earth observation data from 15 April - 13 July 2014. Challenges: - Best Service Challenge - Ideas Challenge - ESA App Challenge - DLR Energy & Environmental Challenge - The European Space Imaging & Skybox Imaging High-Res Challenge - Radar Constellation Challenge by Airbus Defence and Space & Hisdesat - CloudEO Farming Challenge - Transport and Logistics Challenge by Satellite Applications Catapult For more information: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Copernicus_Masters_seeks_new_ideas_for_satellite_data
- 14JULAriadna Initiative - deadline July 14thAriadna is an initiative of the European Space Agency to establish a link with the European academic community in advanced space technology research. This is achieved by performing collaborative research projects between the Advanced Concepts Team and selected academic partners. Topics: 1. biomimetic sensing through changes in structural proteins 2. photon-enhanced thermionic emission for space power systems 3. microwave drilling 4. charge mobility in nanostructured supercapacitors. More information: http://www.esa.int/gsp/ACT/ariadna/
- 20JULResearch Fellowship in the ARTES Programme - deadline: 20th July 2014More information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/Research_Fellowship_in_the_ARTES_programme?utm_source=ESA%27s%20ARTES%20Applications%20Contacts&utm_campaign=180cdc8491-ARTES_Applications_Newsletter_June_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74004d26f4-180cdc8491-169510081
- 21JULSpace App Camp, ESA-ESRIN, 8-15/09/2014 - Applications untuill 21st July!Applications for the ESA App Camp 2014 are open! For further information visit the page: http://www.app-camp.eu/index-esa.php?anzeige=home.php Apply here: http://www.app-camp.eu/pages/esa/registration.php)
- 31JULESA International Summer School on GNSS 2014 - 21- 31 July 2014, Czech RepublicESA INTERNATIONAL SUMMERSCHOOL ON GNSS 2014 in conjunction with the JRC SUMMERSCHOOL ON GNSS in cooperation with Stanford University Institut Supérieur de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace (ISAE), Toulouse Graz University of Technology University FAF Munich supported by the Czech Republic Ministry of transport The Technical University of Ostrava at Campus of the Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic 21- 31 July 2014 It is the objective of this Summer School to provide the attendees with a comprehensive overview on satellite navigation, starting from the GNSS system, its signals, the processing of the observations in a receiver and finally determining the position-navigation-time (PNT) solution. Many lab work will be carried out to get attendees really “hands-on”. In addition, lectures on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Patents as well as on business aspects are given. The future of satellite systems is also discussed. Main emphasis will be put on the development of a group project using innovative ideas and covering all aspects from the idea, business plan, technical realisation till the marketing of the product or the service. The program is open to graduate students (with a first university degree), Ph.D. candidates, early-stage researchers and young professional willing to broaden their knowledge. International renowned scientists and specialists will give the lectures as well as the practical exercises and lab work. The following participants can register for the ESA Summer School: - Graduate students (more than 3 years studies) - PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (< 35 years) - Young engineers and professionals from industry and agencies (< 35 years) The number of participants is limited to 50 - early registration (reduced rate) is recommended (first come - first serve). For more information on the detailed programme, and to register for the ESA/ JRC Summer School, please go to: http://www.congrexprojects.com/2014-events/14m34/introduction
- 08OCTSpaceTech 2014 conference and brokerage event - RAL, Harwell Oxford (UK)SpaceTech 2014 is the UK's premier space technology conference and business matchmaking event, with the aim to create UK and European connections between space research and successful commercial business development on Earth. Jointly organised by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Space Agency (ESA) and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) this year’s event will focus on ESA’s comet-chasing Rosetta Mission and how technologies similar to those used on it can deliver benefit to businesses back on Earth. For more information: https://www.b2match.eu/spacetech2014
- 09OCTIntergeo - Conference and Trade Fair for Geodesy, Geoinformation and Land Management - October 7/9th 2014, Berlin, GermanyINTERGEO is the world's leading conference trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. With over half a million event website users and more than 16,000 visitors from 80 countries at INTERGEO itself, it is one of the key platforms for industry dialogue. INTERGEO covers a wide variety of fields, ranging from surveying, geoinformation, remote sensing and photogrammetry to complementary solutions and technologies. For more information: http://www.intergeo.de/en/Besucher_970_1396.html
- 16OCTAeroSpace Days EUROPE - 15/16.October 2014 - Paris-Orly Airport, FRThe leading international aerospace B2B event focused on Industrial and R&D partnerships. For more information: http://www.aerospacedays.eu/EMAIL/2014/UK/Email_2.html
- 17OCTInnovation Day on Friday 17th October 2014, Kruibeke (B)In our fast growing society you can not stand still as a company. Continuous innovation is necessary to be successful in the long-term. Interested how your organization can work efficient with innovation and how to improve your innovation process? Verhaert is delighted to invite you to its Innovation Day on Friday 17th October, a free day event with 15 inspirational sessions around 4 themes: • Theme 1: Innovation management • Theme 2: Enabling technologies & concepts • Theme 3: Process- & risk management • Theme 4: Business Innovation As usual you can choose 5 sessions you want to participate and compose your personal conference program. The number of participants is limited, so register your free spot quickly. Registration link: http://goo.gl/aqL3KM
- 24OCTSatellite Masters Conference, 23-24 October, Berlin (D)The first Satellite Masters Conference is much more than just a networking event: It is a unique marketplace for sharing innovations for space-based technologies and infrastructures and connecting with the world's leading network for downstream satellite business. Taking place from 23-24 October 2014 in the start-up hub of Berlin, the event will feature an outstanding blend of conference sessions, workshops, and round-table discussions centered around leveraging satellite-derived data and other space solutions for business and society. The event will cap off the joint Awards Ceremony of Europe's major innovation competitions for space applications - the European Satellite Navigation Competition and the Copernicus Masters. Along with ESA space solutions, the conference will focus on entrepreneurial spirit and the impact space technologies have on non-space sectors. In 2014, the international Satellite Masters network comprises: 26 regional prize partners around the world, with more than 100 supporting organisations 17 special prize partners from industry, research institutes, and government agencies 40 incubators active in the global aerospace sector A competition jury of more than 200 specialists from industry, research institutes, and government agencies More than 500 participants from almost 50 countries The conference is geared toward all those looking to benefit from the emerging satellite applications market, from start-ups, SMEs and researchers to investors, institutional stakeholders, and industry. For more information: http://www.satellite-masters-conference.eu
- 05NOV5th Portuguese Space Forum: ESA 50 years, launching the BIC initiative - ESA Business Incubation CentreThe 5th Portuguese Space Forum aims to showcase more than a decade of developments in science, technology and innovation in the Portuguese space sector. Underscoring these developments, the Space Forum will include the launch of the BIC initiative – the ESA Business Incubation Centre in Portugal, targeted at promoting the creation of startups in space technology transfer to non-space markets. The Space Forum will also be an opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ESA in international Space context. Portugal's entry into the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2000 was crucial in developing an internationally competitive and innovative scientific, technological and industrial sector in Portugal. The Portuguese Space Sector encompasses companies of high technological intensity and R&D centres able to fully collaborate in the development of innovative technologies, with application in different space domains. This sector has a high economic impact that is reflected in its above national average added value, in its major leverage effect on investment, and in the capacity for internationalisation, as well demonstrated in previous Forums. Also noteworthy is the multidisciplinary and cross-cutting nature of the Portuguese space sector, characterised by a diversity of institutional actors that contribute to its development and exploration, such as in the areas of environment and spatial planning, security, transport and telecommunications, all of which will be represented at the Forum. The Portuguese Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) has a coordinating role in supporting and encouraging the participation of the Portuguese space sector in activities and space missions, as well as promoting technology transfer and business incubation for non-space markets. The 5th Portuguese Space Forum is a joint initiative of FCT, Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) and Centro Ciência Viva (CV), with the special collaboration of ESA. The Forum will take place on 5 November at Pavilhão do Conhecimento, in Lisbon. It will start with an opening session at 9.30h. More info at http://www.fct.pt/apoios/cooptrans/espaco/5spaceforum.phtml.en
- 21NOV11th European Space Weather Week - 17-21 November, Liège (B)"The 11th Edition of the European Space Weather Week will take place on 17-21st November 2014 in Liège, Belgium. The ESWW will again adopt the central aim of bringing together the diverse groups in Europe working on different aspects of Space Weather. This includes but isn't limited to the scientific community, the engineering community, applications developers, service providers and service end users. The meeting organisation is coordinated by the Belgian Solar-Terrestrial Centre of Excellence (STCE), ESA and the Space Weather Working Team. The local organisation is done by the STCE." For more information: http://www.stce.be/esww11/
- 27NOVSpace-MATCH 2014, 27.Nov.2014, Delft, The NetherlandsJubilee edition of Space-MATCH addresses ‘Space Data Utilization’ The Netherlands Space Office, TNO and Enterprise Europe Network Netherlands invite you to the 10th edition of Space-MATCH Brokerage Event 2014. This yearly event aims to establish a bridge between the special world of space research and successful commercial business development on Earth. Previous editions have proven to establish unexpected collaborations and successful new business opportunities. Given the theme of ‘Space Data Utilization’, this year’s event will focus on the use of satellite data for a large variety of applications, ranging from navigation, safety and security to agriculture, subsidence and air quality. Keynote by Ed Parson (Google) We are proud to announce our that the Keynote lecture will be given by Google’s Ed Parsons. Ed Parsons is the Geospatial Technologist of Google, with responsibility for evangelizing Google’s mission to organize the world’s information using geography, and tools including Google Earth, Google Maps and Google Maps for Mobile. In his Keynote Ed Parsons will share his thoughts on how the European Space Sector can become more relevant to the citizens of Europe, by making technology and information more accessible. Focus Space-MATCH will target a wide spectrum of companies and specialized research centres nterested in sharing project ideas, meeting partners, fostering collaboration and identifying new business opportunities in the area ‘Space Data Utilization’. Main topics There will be a special focus and exclusive workshops on the following topics: · Smart Agro (satellite farming, precision agriculture, crop management) · Smart Mobility (satellite navigation, intelligent transport, logistics and planning) · Smart City (urban planning, sustainable development, flood risk) Therefore we specifically invite companies from the following sectors to attend this unique high-tech brokerage event: Precision agriculture · Mobility systems, surveillance and security systems, Traffic management and parking, Climate and environmental monitoring, Water management, Geo information, Big data. Date and venue Space-MATCH 2014 will take place on 27 November 2014, at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Address: Kluyverweg 1, 2629 HS Delft Please register via: www.b2match.eu/spacematch2014. Participation to Space-MATCH 2014 is free of charge, but registration is required.
- 28DECNew Space Applications Supported By Open Data And CrowdsourcingThe European Space Agency, under its ARTES 20 Integrated Applications Promotions Programme, is challenging innovators to propose new customer-facing applications that combine two or more space assets to provide commercially sustainable services supported by Open Data and Crowdsourcing. For more information: http://artes-apps.esa.int/news/new-space-applications-supported-open-data-and-crowdsourcing