From June 19 to 25, 2017, the Paris Air Show is taking place near Paris. As one of the world’s most important international aviation trade shows, it offers the big (and small) players in the industry a platform to present their products, solutions, and programs. The European Space Agency ESA is also represented with its own pavilion and many events and exhibitions at the show.
With the event “Space 4.0ur Future: Up and Start” on June 21, ESA is addressing the role of space as a driver of innovation. The event also looks at unconventional approaches and new business models, including through the involvement of startups. It showcases successful startups from the ESA incubator (ESA BIC) and marks the kickoff of the new ESA Grand Challenge. This initiative also includes two competitions held as part of the ESA-initiated Space Exploration Masters – the ESA Space Solutions Prize and the ESA New Business Innovation Prize. The Space Exploration Masters are run by the Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen using Schaltzeit’s innovation platform for ideas competitions. Besides ESA, Luxembourg, Astrosat, Airbus and Merck are among those hosting competitions on this platform. Submissions are possible from June 20 to September 8, 2017. Exciting new solutions are expected and will be supported with more than EUR 500,000.00 in prize money. Good luck!
