The European Space Agency (ESA) is pleased to announce the 'Unlocking Space Innovation for Sustainable Industry and Business Transformation' event which will take place at ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk, the Netherlands on 16 September 2026, 15:00 - 18:30.
This interactive event marks the official launch of the “Space for Sustainable Industry and Digital Business Transformation” Call for Proposals supported by corporate partners including Galp, The Coca Cola Company and Love Tomorrow - Tomorrowland's sustainable innovation platform.
Join leading corporate players and specialised space technology providers to explore how space-based services can address pressing sustainability and operational challenges to transform the day-to-day running of business.
This will be an opportunity to network and take part in matchmaking sessions to find potential partners. You’ll learn more about the Call for Proposals and the application requirements, as well as hearing about the priority areas:
- Water Stewardship, Product Innovation, and Supply Chain Resilience
- Next-Gen Smart Retail and Energy Management Ecosystems
- Circular Festivals, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Immersive Media Ecosystems
Preliminary Agenda
- Introducing ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS), an element of the ACCESS programme
- Launch of funding call - Unlocking Space Innovation for Sustainable Industry and Business Transformation
- Reverse pitch – industry use cases from corporate partners
- Networking with partners – a chance for corporate decision makers to connect directly with space-tech innovators
Who Should Attend?
This event will appeal to corporate leaders, decision-makers, companies involved in supply chain logistics, space tech innovators and other stakeholders from business with an interest in developing or using space-driven solutions.
Unlocking Space Innovation for Sustainable Industry and Business Transformation is a side event to ESA’s Industry Space Days. The €60 (excl. VAT) registration fee will give participants access to both events.
Register your interest today and the organising team will confirm your place.