SpaceUp Acceleration Program

SpaceUp is an intensive program for leveraging business ideas with space connection into viable company. SpaceUp offers mentorship, training and networking necessary to validate your business idea – free of charge. It also prepares you for submitting a proposal to ESA BIC Finland funding program, if this is of interest to you.

The program from 3.3. to 27.4. is open for startup companies, teams and individuals with a business idea that utilizes open satellite data such as Copernicus-data or develops solutions for this sector.

You will get the best mentors, training and guidance to start and grow your business. Our partners are at your disposal if you need help in validating the technical feasibility of your iedea. Topics covered by The SpaceUp training include sales & marketing skills, IPR topics, applying for grants & funding from ESA and other sources etc. Check the final training schedule in the Program menu.

  • Applying for the program has now been closed
  • The official language is English
  • Participation to all training days is not mandatory. You may choose the ones most suitable for your needs. However, individual meetings with the selected mentor is obligatory
  • What is ESA BIC Finland? Learn more here: www.esabic.fi
    What is Baltic Sat Apps project? Learn more here: www.balticsatapps.eu


Get ready for serious space business! Apply here!


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SpaceUp Acceleration Program is provided by BalticSatApps project and is funded by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund).