Batch 5 companies of the CASSINI Business Accelerator have been officially selected, and we are very excited to announce them today! Following yet another intense selection round - with over 100 applicants - we're welcoming 20 promising teams into our programme. The companies stand out by their level of maturity and specialise in different fields such as satellite connectivity, thermal solutions, GHG emissions data and dual-use applications.
Like the previous 4 cohorts, Batch 5 companies will follow a six-month programme, running from June 2025 to November 2025. Throughout this journey, the CASSINI Business Accelerator will empower startups to scale their business development and sales through a dynamic mix of strategic initiatives. These include direct access to investor matchmaking and exclusive industry events, as well as expert-led training and mentoring that provide valuable guidance and support along their innovation path.
Introducing our Batch 5 companies:
3L Robotics (Czech Republic) drives innovation in last-mile logistics by developing a smart, end-to-end drone delivery platform powered by AI and space technologies for faster, safer, and more efficient deliveries.
Atlar Innovation (Portugal) - a technology-driven company specializing in Big Data, HPC, AI, Space Surveillance, Space Traffic Management, and IoT. With deep expertise in space object tracking, data fusion, and advanced signal processing, the team develops cutting-edge optical and radar ground station for space observation.
ATMOS Space Cargo (Germany) is a company developing a platform to return cargo from Low Earth Orbit to Earth. Its core technology, the PHOENIX capsule, safely returns scientific, commercial, and dual-use payloads using an innovative Inflatable Heat Shield.
Azimut Space (Germany) is a thermal specialist, providing thermal solutions to the space industry since 2007. Azimut Space delivers thermal hardware, services and complete systems for flight and ground applications to the European space industry. Main products are Thermal Straps, Radiators and GSE.
Caius (Greece) is a startup using AI and satellite data to make rural travel easier, more accessible, and organised. They offer verified local POIs and auto-generate personalised routes and trip timelines, helping you explore your destination with confidence.
Celtonn (Ireland) - a space technology company that specialises in the design and manufacture of millimetre wave components enabling the development of 6G communication systems.
Constellation Technologies & Operations (France) develops a satellite constellation that enables telecom operators to provide high-speed internet access from space. Through VLEO satellites and the innovative use of telecom operators’ 5G spectrum, the company delivers a high-performance, affordable, and sustainable solution.
Everimpact (France) is the leading provider of GHG emissions data every 100 meters, every hour, anywhere in the world. The team empowers cities and businesses to measure their GHG emissions, identify opportunities to reduce emissions and unlock capital to finance them.
Involve Space (Italy) provides solutions for space-based activities via a customizable and intelligent stratospheric pseudo-satellite for Earth Observation, defence and telecommunications missions.
Isaware (Finland) has a mission to provide situational awareness solutions that enable effective support for decision making and bring peace of mind via improved preparedness. The company uses advanced data analytics, machine learning, sensor fusion, and novel sensor technologies to make visible what needs to be seen and help focus on what is important.
LMO (Luxembourg) provides capabilities for satellites to autonomously see, plan and act in space, allowing us to protect, defend and fix critical space infrastructure. It tackles space congestion and foreign interference, enabling a sustainable use of space and opening a new in-space economy.
Maana Electric (Luxembourg) was founded in 2018 with the aim of developing proprietary In-Situ Resources Utilisation technologies for the extraction of resources (i.e. metals and oxygen) from low-value feedstock for supporting off-Earth exploration.
MIPRONS (Italy) reshapes the future of space exploration with its patented water-electrolysis technology, offering unparalleled efficiency and safety, setting new standards for satellite operability.
Needronix (Slovakia) specialises in CubeSat integration, as well as the design and development of next-generation CubeSat and SmallSat components. This, with the aim of empowering its partners to achieve their ambitious space exploration goals, drive industry innovation, and push the boundaries of space technology.
Neuraspace (Portugal), a startup specialising in AI-powered Space Domain Awareness. It delivers real-time STM, LEOP support, tracking, launch analysis, and mission design, combining proprietary sensors and software. The platform monitors 400+ satellites for commercial and institutional clients.
OQ Technology (Luxembourg) is the world’s first satellite operator providing global IoT connectivity via 5G NTN technology. They deliver reliable, cost-effective connectivity for machines, devices, and now smartphones, especially in remote and rural areas where traditional networks fall short.
ORUS (France) provides access to high-resolution hyperspectral spatial data, leveraging proprietary constellation imagery and AI analytics to identify with precision chemical spectral signatures and derive insights at scale. This benefits various sectors such as agriculture, energy, environment, defence and security.
SatRev (Poland) is a leading Polish newspace company that comprehensively designs, manufactures, and operates nanosatellites in Earth's orbit to collect optical data. The team revolutionises spacecraft construction by focusing on small, lightweight, and reliable designs.
Sensmetry (Lithuania) pioneers Systems as Code, bringing Software Engineering power to Systems Engineering through SysIDE, our SysML v2 tool suite. They enable organisations to work with complex systems like modern software, uniting Systems, Software and Data engineering through machine-readable specifications.
Skynopy (France) is a Paris-based startup founded in October 2023 by Pierre Bertrand and Antonin Hirsch, both former directors at Loft Orbital. The company aims to simplify satellite connectivity by offering a turnkey, "connectivity-as-a-service" solution for operators of Low Earth Orbit satellites.
The CASSINI Business Accelerator programme is part of the European Commission's CASSINI Initiative, designed to support the space ecosystem and investments. Launched in January 2023, the CASSINI Business Accelerator is the biggest space startup accelerator in Europe.
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