Welcome & Introduction

• Quentin Verspieren (European Space Agency)

Driving Commercialisation Through ESA Space Safety Programme’s Competitiveness Segment

• Tim Flohrer (ESA/ESOC)

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.

EIC Funding Instruments for a Zero Debris Future

• Gonzalo Sanchez Arriaga (Professor at UC3M and PERSEI Space Co-Founder)
• Stella Tkatchova (Programme Manager for Space systems & technologies, EIC)

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 space infrastructure. A concrete example will be shared through PERSEI Space, demonstrating how a community member has effectively leveraged EIC support to help advance the Zero Debris 2030 targets.

ESA Commercialisation Pathways for Advancing Zero Debris

• Kais Barmawi (Commercialisation and Programme Management Expert, ESA)
• Stefan Frey (Co-founder of Vyoma)

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 organisation have successfully leveraged ESA initiatives to advance innovation in support of the Zero Debris 2030 targets, is the story of German SME Vyoma, who will present their journey from the ESA BIC, the S2P programme and then the ESA Marketplace.

Q&A from the audience

• Sacha Bressollette

Feedback & Closing

• Quentin Verspieren (European Space Agency)