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Yesterday began the science 🔬 week, and to celebrate it we want to share this interview 🎙️ from Cadena Ser with Sergio Capitán, Manager of our center. Interviewed by Jorge Méndez, Sergio was able to explain the more than 20 R&D&I projects that we are currently developing 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬, the scientific advances achieved to date or even the importance of the #QCIRCLE project co-financed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA)   for the creation of a center of technological excellence. 💬Sergio Capitán: “The results show that it has been a wise decision of the ARQUIMEA  group to set up a separate research center and also to do it in Tenerife🏝️.” “The CABILDO DE TENERIFE  and the Gobierno de Canarias  have understood from minute 🕛 one the potential of the QCIRCLE project.” “In the Canary Islands things are being done well, important things are being developed and the fruits are coming and more 🔜 will come, because it is the ideal ecosystem to settle. There are tax advantages, technological advantages, talent,...” 💬Jorge Méndez: “the case of ARQUIMEA is an example that we have to bet on science 🧪. We are not saying 'instead of another model', but 'in addition to'. If we really want to diversify our economy, we have to research 🔎 and develop R&D.” This interview was made possible thanks to Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Tenerife  whom we thank 🙏 for their invitation to participate. 🎧You can listen to the full interview here: ⏯️ https://lnkd.in/dJC4mWHW #ARQUIMEA #Research #DisruptingForABetterWorld #SERInnovación

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🚀 Spain's Space Sector Soars: €156.8M Investment in Innovation! 📢 The Spanish Space Agency (AEE), under the leadership of Juan Carlos Cortés, is propelling Spain's role in the global space industry with a significant €156.8 million investment in technological advancements since May 2024. 1️⃣ Major Funding Programs: Launching December 2, the #ARTES (€22.4M) and #NAVISP (€4M) programs focus on quantum communications, 5G/6G networks, and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). 2️⃣ Ongoing Projects: €112M allocated to earlier programs like #PRODEX (€16M), #InCubed (€11M), and #GSTP (€15M) is currently in the evaluation phase, with results expected by year-end. 3️⃣ Global Collaborations: Moonlight Project: Spain is contributing €10M to develop a lunar communication satellite network. LEO PNT Satellites: GMV will lead a consortium comprising OHB SE, Alén Space, the #swiss Beyond Gravity, and Indra in developing five low-Earth orbit satellites for navigation and positioning. 4️⃣ Private Sector Impact: Indra has solidified its position by acquiring Deimos, enhancing its capabilities in satellite integration, mission control software, and space monitoring. PLD Space: Partnering with Deimos, PLD Space is developing the MIURA 5 orbital launcher, targeting over 30 annual missions by 2030 with precision navigation and reduced operational complexity. Read the complete news article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSnEwCD3

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🌍✈️ Dovetail Presents Electric Aircraft Prototype Developed in Andalucía! 🚀 Dovetail Electric Aviation has just unveiled its groundbreaking hydrogen-electric propulsion prototype in Sevilla. Backed by ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, this innovative project underscores Spain's commitment to zero-emission technologies in aviation. 🔋 Funded through ICEX’s Innova Invest program and supported by the Junta de Andalucía, this prototype marks a significant milestone in sustainable aviation. Dovetail plans to establish its future European operations center in Spain, with ongoing discussions with various regional governments. 🌱This initiative aims to revolutionize regional routes, reducing travel times and operational costs by 40% by converting existing aircraft to electric power. Imagine a route between Faro (Portugal) and Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) cutting travel time by two-thirds! 🛫With companies like Volotea, Air Nostrum, and Aciturri backing the project, Dovetail’s engine design is poised to fit popular models like Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft King Air, and more. The first flight is anticipated next year, setting a new standard for sustainable air travel. 📈David Doral, CEO and Co-founder of Dovetail Electric Aviation, expressed excitement for the project’s progress. Alberto Sanz Serrano, Director of Financing and Investor Relations at ICEX, highlighted Spain’s strengths in talent access, technological networks, and favorable business expansion conditions. Read the complete news article ➡ https://lnkd.in/dyBSBndd #SustainableAviation #Innovation #ElectricAircraft #ZeroEmissions #Spain #DovetailElectricAviation #ICEX #GreenTech #FutureOfTravel #AviationIndustry

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The startup ecosystem in the Iberian Peninsula — the region encompassing Spain and Portugal — has been on a roll the last couple of years. The value of Spanish startups surpassed €100 billion in 2023, according to Dealroom data, with venture investment of €2.2 billion across some 850 rounds. Meanwhile, Portugal has produced a slew of VC firms such as Shilling, Indico, Armilar, Bynd, and more. Lisbon-based venture firm Faber has become the latest to double down on the region — it recently launched its third fund, marking a first close of €31 million (about $33.9 million). The fund is anchored by the European Investment Fund (EIF) and has received major contributions from the NATO Innovation Fund and Portugal’s Caixa Capital, as well as family offices. It’s aiming to raise €60 million (about $64.2 million) in total. The new fund, titled Faber Tech Fund III, will target pre-seed and seed-stage startups in deep tech, AI, robotics, and biotech across Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands.

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🌌 Space news from Spain - Spanish Startup FOSSA Systems Secures Funding to Launch Commercial IoT Constellation Spanish startup FOSSA (Free Open Source Software and Aerospace) Systems, a nanosatellite manufacturer and operator, has raised 6.3 million euros in a Series A funding round. This capital, co-led by Indico Capital Partners and Nabtesco Ventures, will enable FOSSA to deploy around 20 advanced cubesats to offer comprehensive commercial connectivity services for IoT devices. FOSSA, founded by Vicente González and Julián Fernández, has already launched 17 picosatellites since 2022. The new funding accelerates their mission to reduce latency and enhance service reliability, with plans to deploy 80 satellites by 2025. The first three commercial satellites, set to launch in October, highlight a significant step towards providing real-time IoT connectivity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSQG6KhY #SpaceNews #SpaceIndustry #FOSSASystems #SatelliteTech #SpaceInnovation #IoTConnectivity

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🚀 Exciting News: ESA BIC Valencia Region is Open for Applications! 🌌 The ESA BIC Valencia Region, supported by Aeropuerto de Castellón, Generalitat Valenciana, and Val Space Consortium, is the European Space Agency - ESA Business Incubation Centre in the Valencian Community. This initiative provides invaluable incentives for entrepreneurs leveraging space technology for industrial, scientific, or commercial purposes ("spin-offs") or adapting non-space technologies for space applications ("spin-ins"). 🌍✨ 👉What does the program offer? ✅ €60,000 to develop your product, prototype, software, or intellectual property. ✅ Support in securing additional funding. ✅ Business and strategic guidance. ✅ Technical mentorship provided by universities, research institutions, and key stakeholders. 🚀Eligibility Requirements: 1️⃣ Startups must be under five years old at the time of application. Individuals can apply but must include details about their intended legal structure and shareholding distribution. Approval is contingent upon company formation documentation. 2️⃣ Must have headquarters and operations in the Valencian Community and commit to being based in one of the initiative's hubs (Castellón, Valencia, or Alicante) before signing the Incubation Agreement. 3️⃣ Founders must collectively own more than 50% of the company and have a valid work permit in Spain. 4️⃣ The business project must demonstrate a clear connection to the space sector or the use of space technologies. 🗓️ Application Deadline: December 17, 2024 💡 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to grow your business while contributing to the development of the space sector in the Valencian Community! Find all the details here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbQpddBr Let’s take the Valencian aerospace ecosystem to new heights! 🚀 #ESABIC #ValenciaRegion #SpaceTech #Startups #Innovation #Aerospace #SpinOff #SpinIn #Entrepreneurship ESPAI AERO COMUNITAT VALENCIANA

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🚀 2nd Day of #SpaceWeek .... still time to sign up for as a young engineer. Write us to attend the rest of the week. (only spanish-speakers) A big thank you to Ignacio Alcantarilla, the head of Sector EGNOS & Galileo at the European Commission, for joining us yesterday during our #SpaceWeek for Engineers. Ignacio & Eduardo TAPIAS delivered an enlightening discussion on Europe’s #Navigation Programmes, providing valuable insights into the current status and future vision for EGNOS, Galileo, and additional initiatives in the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) domain. 🌍 The Strategic Role of Galileo and EGNOS Galileo continues to evolve as the world’s most precise global navigation satellite system, with cutting-edge services such as High Accuracy Service (HAS) and OSNMA for authenticated positioning. 📈 Future Developments: The upcoming Galileo Second Generation (G2G) will deliver improved robustness, enhanced security, and unmatched accuracy to meet the demands of a growing number of applications. EGNOS ensures reliable and accurate navigation, particularly in critical sectors like aviation and maritime, and evolving to other critical sectors with different constraints and safety requirements such as rail, automotive, UAVs... New projects in the PNT sector aim to integrate navigation technologies with cybersecurity, resilience against spoofing, and emerging technologies like AI. 🎯 Challenges and Opportunities to work on this: Ignacio emphasized the demand for skilled engineers to drive innovation and tackle challenges in different fields space related: Statistics, Algorithms, filters, Software, Hardware, electronics, orbit determination &Clock Synchronisation, Signal processing, cybersecurity, and system architecture, and many other... Navigation systems like Galileo and EGNOS are not just technological marvels; they’re critical infrastructure shaping industries from transportation to telecommunications and beyond. 📹 Missed the session? Ask for it by comment this post. We’re incredibly grateful for this opportunity to learn from him and hope his insights inspire a new generation of engineers to lead Europe’s advancements in PNT technology. #SpaceWeek #GNSS #Galileo #EGNOS #NavigationSystems #EngineeringCareers #SpaceExploration #Innovation #EuropeanCommission #FutureOfNavigation

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Closing out the session, Ignacio Lacalle Úbeda from Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) presents the upcoming large-scale project O-CEI, which will advance the mission of deploying #CEI Use Cases to the market. #CEIPathways2Pilots, #UnlockCEIFinalEvent

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Equipping Ukraine with unmanned systems is vital for bolstering its defense capabilities, providing significant advantages in surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence, along with precision strikes, all while minimizing the risk to troops on the ground. These systems enable real-time monitoring and targeted strikes, essential for effectively countering threats, making it imperative for allies to allocate as many of these systems to Ukraine as possible. Collaborating with NATO partners through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) ensures standardization and interoperability, thereby maximizing the strategic impact and efficiency of these advanced defense technologies in support of Ukraine's war effort.

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#Spacebirds are making a global impact! 🌍 Robert Aillon and Damon Feltman, both from Cohort 1 of Thunderbird's Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership, Business, and Policy, are helping develop space capabilities and economic growth in Latin America, particularly in Ecuador. Their work is driving innovation and expanding opportunities in the region’s space sector. Learn more in the following Forbes article: https://lnkd.in/gpkA6c3y

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Amazing #maplibrary 🗺 created by Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya that allows you to integrate (almost) any kind of #geoinformation from Catalonia in your #website or #webmap 🕸 . Everything thoughtfully and accurately documented 📝 , with lots of tutorials and step by step examples 👩‍🏫 so nobody gets lost during the integration process 🛣 . #MapICGC #maplibre #Svelte #webmapping #geography #js #node #MapBox #OpenStreetMap #cartography #gis #qgis #freegis #sig

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EM&E Group raises its stake in INDRA to 14.3% Escribano Mechanical and Engineering #defense #technology #innovation #aerospace #security EM&E Group raises its stake in Indra to 14.3%, demonstrating its commitment to the technology industry and strengthening its position in defense, aerospace, and security. With a strong focus on innovation and R&D, EM&E is poised to lead the way in the development of advanced defense systems.

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How can advanced UAS centers shape the future of global defense and technology? UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has opened a state-of-the-art high-tech center in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid. This strategic investment strengthens its global leadership in guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The new facility features advanced design and electronics labs, along with a flight-testing center, enhancing capabilities in autonomy and artificial intelligence. The opening ceremony featured prominent figures: - María Amparo Valcarce, Secretary of State for Defense, highlighted UAV Navigation's role in European defense, including participation in the FCAS program. - Nuria Castro Crespo, Deputy Mayor of San Sebastián de los Reyes, emphasized the municipality's commitment to fostering innovation. - Luis Furnells, Executive Chairman of Grupo Oesía, reinforced the company’s focus on dual-use technologies and global industry leadership. The center underscores UAV Navigation's growing impact in defense projects like the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) program, supplying autopilot technology for the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUT) demonstrator. With projected revenue of €20 million for 2024, UAV Navigation continues to expand its influence in global markets, providing cutting-edge solutions that enable precise operation in challenging environments. How do you think advancements in UAS technology will impact future defense strategies? Read more about UAV Navigation’s new center and its role in shaping UAS innovation on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g-esNhZN #UAVNavigation #GrupoOesia #UAS #DefenseInnovation #AdvancedAirMobility #FCAS #UnmannedSystems #ArtificialIntelligence #AerospaceTechnology #DualUseTechnologies #AvfoilNews #UAVTechnology

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B2Space participated in the V Space Engineering Congress held last week in Madrid. Valentin Canales, Co-Founder & Technical Development Director, Julio Verdasco, Head of Sales Europe and Flavia Pérez, Aerospace Engineer, connected with key players in the Spanish Space Industry and gained valuable insights into the future of space exploration. The V Space Engineering Congress aimed to: a. Showcase the spectrum of space engineering activities in Spain, including all aspects of the space economy. b. Generate discussions on the most impactful and current topics in the space sector. c. Connect members of the space community. In line with these objectives, B2Space actively engaged with attendees and presented its innovative launch solutions. During the Congress, Flavia Perez, our aerospace engineer, delivered a well-received presentation, which highlighted B2Space's dedication to innovation and development. #b2space #space #spaceindustry #spaceexploration #innovation #technology #ingeneriaespacial #spaceengineering

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Indra has developed the Maestre mission system to be integrated into the Spanish Army's 8x8 Dragon armored wheeled vehicles and tracked support vehicles (VACs). The company, a European leader in the development of these systems, is now launching an advanced laboratory that replicates the vehicle and an emulation operating environment to work on the mission systems that will be used by these state-of-the-art armored vehicles. The new laboratory will facilitate not only the development and evolution of the software of these systems, but also training, 4.0 maintenance and tests to study how the vehicle behaves in different configurations, as well as incorporating new sensors and the analysis of their interoperability with other systems. The head of Ground Mission Systems at Indra, Aitor Vigara Zaera, PMP, says that “with this laboratory and the work we have conducted in recent years with the Ministry of Defense, we are globally at the forefront in the digitization of military vehicles”. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGBntktx #Indra #defence #industry #military #technology #Spain #armedforces #Europe

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