ESA Technology Broker UK Launch Event

Launch Event: The Space Opportunity: Connecting UK industry to Space through ESA Technology Brokerage

Join us on the 15th of October 2024 at TWI Cambridge for the official launch of the ESA Technology Broker UK. This event marks a pivotal moment for UK companies looking to expand into the space industry. Co-organised with Space East and NAAME, this launch will bring together key players from across the sector, including representatives from TWI, the UK Space Agency (UKSA), ESA Business Incubation Centres (BICs), and the Satellite Applications Catapult. These presentations will focus on the various forms of support available to UK companies seeking to access and succeed in the space industry, with insights into funding opportunities, technical support, and business development strategies.

In addition to these informative presentations, the event will feature networking sessions. Attendees will also be given an exclusive tour of TWI's state-of-the-art facilities in Cambridge, where they can witness cutting-edge technology and research in action.

This launch event is an unparalleled opportunity for UK companies to connect with the space sector. Whether you are an SME looking to explore the potential of space technologies, a start-up eager to present your innovations, or an established business seeking to expand into new markets, this event offers you direct access to the support and resources you need. Network with industry leaders, explore collaboration opportunities, and discover how the ESA Technology Broker can help you navigate the space industry landscape.

Do not miss this chance to position your company at the forefront of the UK's space industry growth.

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Speakers

Joaquin Perez-Grande

Space Ecosystem Manager
Satellite Applications Catapult

Joaquin is a Space Ecosystem Manager at the Satellite Applications Catapult. His role focuses on creating a thriving UK space ecosystem that connects communities benefitting from space data and technology, supports businesses, and stimulates the growth of national capabilities. He works collaboratively with the space clusters to inform space strategy and policy, and supports government, industry and academic stakeholders in making a place for their communities in space.

Stuart Catchpole

Cluster Manager
Space East

Stuart is the Cluster Manager for Space East, the UKSA supported Space Cluster for the East of England. As one of the 15 such organisations around the UK, Space East is dedicated to developing a thriving, innovative, and engaged community of cross-sector businesses eager to explore the opportunities within the £18.2bn UK space sector. Stuart has grown the cluster to 200 members and £4m of project money in the first 18 months of operation.

Stuart is an experienced Senior Manager with a background in both public and private sectors, spanning industries such as Bioscience, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, and Education. Before joining Space East, he served as an Inward Investment Manager for Norfolk and Suffolk Unlimited. He has a passion for innovation, collaborative working and business development.

James Williamson

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) Cluster Manager
New Anglia Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (NAAME) Cluster

James Williamson is the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) Cluster Manager for the New Anglia Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (NAAME) Cluster. James has had the pleasure of working in partnership with Industry, Academia and local government over the last 5 years to support manufacturing and engineering firms in the region to connect, collaborate and grow.