SBIC Noordwijk has added Telespazio Belgium to its technical partner network. The company’s high-tech application solutions cover a range of services. These aim to improve the use of satellites for EU citizens and make the most of the data they produce to be more efficient. The new SBIC partner will be offering support to the ESA BIC incubatees and the wider space business community, including GNSS technical support and more. Read on to discover about the expertise available from Telespazio Belgium.
Matteo Manieri is Telespazio Belgium’s business developer for new markets and is based in Katwijk. He works in the space and defence sectors and is in charge of strategic partnerships. The support available via the new partnership ranges from upstream and downstream GNSS (global satellite navigation system) to big data and artificial intelligence (AI). Matteo is well-versed at providing insights about the benefits of space solutions for life on Earth, including in urban environments.
Digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence in cities are emerging as key trends in achieving sustainability goals. Combining digital technologies with advanced geospatial data has many benefits including strengthens urban resilience and promotes smarter and more sustainable resource management. Matteo is curious as to the areas covered by the ESA BIC startups and is excited to begin technical support. He will be regularly at SBIC Noordwijk and is interested to discuss opportunities. We caught up with Matteo to find out more.
What is the focus of Telespazio Belgium?
Telespazio Belgium is well-established in the Netherlands and has an office in Katwijk, near the ESA/ESTEC campus. Its workforce is ever growing, providing its excellence in engineering services and technical support to startups and small SMEs in the Dutch space ecosystem. Our portfolio covers high-tech application solutions in a wide range of domains: advanced services for navigation and telecommunications services, cybersecurity, operations, etc. These services aim to improve the use of satellites for EU citizens and make the most of the data they produce to be more efficient. So, while Telespazio Belgium has its head in space, it has its feet firmly planted on the ground, working for a future of sustainability and innovation.
How can you help our space community of entrepreneurs?
We can help your space business community by providing our support to make the companies and startups in the network advance thanks to our experience and excellence in engineering and services.
What technical support can the ESA BIC startups make use of?
A key focus is in upstream and downstream GNSS technical support. Alongside this, we can offer support services covering model-based systems engineering, integrated logistics support and RAMS (risk assessment and method statement). Other areas include: cyber resilient design and cyber security auditing; product and quality assurance; and platform expertise for big data and AI processing for Earth observation applications.
What was the spark for becoming a partner of SBIC Noordwijk?
We want to consolidate our presence in the Netherlands, making us more visible to other businesses so they know we are a solid and reliable partner, supplier or client for their business. We are also making us more visible to young professionals and anyone that wants to enter the space business by applying to our ever-evolving open positions.
What’s your favourite thing about space?
Bringing people closer together thanks to space – and making space possible so everyone can enjoy a better future on Earth.
What’s the first step for our startups to reach out?
Startups interested in connecting with us can initiate contact by reaching out to me directly via email. Additionally, they are welcome to reserve a one-on-one expert session after the summer.
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Meet Telespazio Belgium at SBIC Noordwijk
For the SBIC community wanting to reach out with Telespazio BE, your first line of contact is Matteo Manieri who is based in the Netherlands. And did you know that, through the partners-in-residence scheme that SBIC offers, a free half-hour expert session is available on this page of the SBIC website and select a time slot. From early September, Matteo’s availability will be indicated.
Getting in touch:
Contact: Matteo Manieri
Email: matteo.manieri@telespazio.com
Website: telespazio.be
About: Telespazio Belgium, a subsidiary of Telespazio (a joint venture between Leonardo, 67%, and Thales, 33%), provides cutting-edge services and applications, engineering services and support in the field of space programs and high technology projects. As part of one of the world’s leading operators in the field of satellite solutions and services, Telespazio Belgium is at the forefront of providing advanced and innovative satellite services in navigation, earth observation and space operations. The company has offices in the following locations: Belgium, Czech Republic, France and the Netherlands. telespazio.be
