SpaceFounders is a European accelerator program dedicated to boosting space tech startups. Initiated in 2021, the 3-month program identifies and empowers the next generation of European space leaders, helping them become industry leaders and extend their impact. SpaceFounders is a joint endeavor of the French space agency CNES, Bundeswehr University Munich (UniBw), and the Italian space agency ASI and is supported by prestigious European space institutions such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the German space agency DLR. The program offers tailored mentoring, industry know-how, and access to a network of investors and key players. SpaceFounders works with companies from Upstream (satellites, orbital systems) to Downstream (Earth observation data) and cross-cutting technologies like AI.
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CNES invests in Skynopy through its SpaceFounders program.
CNES is a shareholder in Skynopy through the SpaceFounders program, which CNES created with the Bundeswehr University of Munich and the Italian Space Agency.
Dpixel manages Italy's participation in the SpaceFounders program until 2027 on behalf of ASI.
SpaceFounders was launched in 2025 as a joint initiative by ASI, CNES, and the Bundeswehr University of Munich.
The sixth class of SpaceFounders laureates includes 15 start-ups, four of which are from France.
SpaceFounders is the start-up program of the French space agency CNES, the University of the German Armed Forces, and the Italian space agency ASI.
SpaceFounders and Beyond Gravity will collaborate intensively in the evaluation and selection of start-ups.
Lucie Campagnolo is the CEO of SpaceFounders.
SpaceFounders and Beyond Gravity have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen their connection and exchange within their start-up programs.
The cooperation between SpaceFounders and Beyond Gravity concerns the selection of start-ups and the exchange within the programs.
SpaceFounders and Beyond Gravity will cooperate in their start-up programs in the future.