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Zero Debris Webinar 2: Unlocking Funding for Zero Debris Innovation & Commercialisation

23 May 2025
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Europe/Amsterdam timezone

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  1. 1. Welcome & Introduction
    Prof. Quentin Verspieren (European Space Agency)
    23/05/2025, 13:00
  2. 2. Driving Commercialisation Through ESA Space Safety Programme’s Competitiveness Segment
    Tim Flohrer (ESA/ESOC)
    23/05/2025, 13:10

    This presentation will introduce the role of ESA’s Space Safety Programme Competitiveness Segment in developing the space safety market and enabling the commercialisation of high-TRL solutions. It will highlight how the programme supports industry-driven innovation by accelerating market entry and providing access to ESA expertise, data, and validation resources.

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  3. 3. EIC Funding Instruments for a Zero Debris Future
    Ms Stella Tkatchova (Programme Manager for Space systems & technologies, EIC), Mr Gonzalo Sanchez Arriaga (Professor at UC3M and PERSEI Space Co-Founder)
    23/05/2025, 13:20

    This segment will introduce the role of the the European Innovation Council (EIC) in in support to space debris sustainability pillar. Introducing the three EIC funding schemes funding R&I activities from low to high TRL. With a focus on the funding opportunities such as the EIC WP 2025 Accelerator (TRL6-9) Innovative in-space servicing, operations, robotics and technologies for resilient EU...

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  4. 4. ESA Commercialisation Pathways for Advancing Zero Debris
    Mr Kais Barmawi (Commercialisation and Programme Management Expert, ESA), Dr Stefan Frey (Co-founder of Vyoma)
    23/05/2025, 13:40

    This segment will explore how the ESA Marketplace, the ESA Investor Network, ESA’s collaboration with the EIB, can support the commercialisation of Zero Debris and space safety solutions. It will highlight how these instruments enable early-stage and scaling companies to attract investment, form strategic partnerships, and build long-term resilience.
    An excellent example of how the...

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  5. 5. Q&A from the audience
    Sacha Bressollette
    23/05/2025, 14:00
  6. 6. Feedback & Closing
    Prof. Quentin Verspieren (European Space Agency)
    23/05/2025, 14:20