Technologies

Tap into the realm of space technology

The transfer of space technologies brings tangible benefits to life on Earth, offering a wide array of practical applications across various industries. These technologies encompass software and hardware solutions incorporating space-derived materials, data compression tools, methodologies, propulsion systems, coatings, and sensors. Space solutions turn up in everything from medical devices to sporting equipment, purification systems to quality control measures.

Many of the highly sophisticated technologies and applications developed for Europe’s space endeavours result in intellectual property (IP). Much of this IP, under the ownership of ESA, holds considerable commercial potential beyond space applications. Recognising the immense potential of space-qualified products and their unique capability to withstand the harshest conditions – from extreme temperatures to radiation – ESA underscores the importance of leveraging these technologies for earthly benefits. The ESA patent portfolio and the European Space Software Repository (ESSR) contains a list of technology descriptions and software, including innovation advantages and suggested market applications.

As a technology broker, our role involves identifying promising ideas and supporting space companies in exploring new markets. Here below, you will find a selection of technology descriptions from the Dutch space industry with potential terrestrial applications. In case you are interested in a technology, get in contact with us and we will make sure to introduce you to the technology provider.

If you do not see a suitable technology listed, please reach out and share your requirements of technology needs with us. After you have completed the submission template document (download it here), please send to the broker contact by email.

Technology descriptions

The current technology descriptions catalogue is listed in this section. There are new descriptions added regularly. To be updated when new ones are published, sign up for the broker segment via the SBIC newsletter (be sure to check the broker box). Sign up here.

Interested in any of the technologies? Get in touch by email and we’ll introduce you to the technology provider.

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