X-Europe’s Cohort 5 will upscale 25 startups that focus on SpaceTech technologies between July and December 2021!

X-Europe has opened its fifth open call, this time in the Space Tech sector. Entering its second year, the programme opens applications to support startups and SMEs with an innovative business idea in space downstream and upstream technology. Applications are open from 3rd May to 30th June at 5 PM CEST, and the programme will run from July to December 2021.

The EU-funded programme has previously promoted cohorts in HealthTech, Agritech, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Smart Cities & Sustainability, helping more than 100 cutting-edge startups grow and develop their technologies. Now, X-Europe is preparing to support 25 more startups by providing top-notch training and mentoring services and guiding partnerships with investors, corporations, and ecosystem builders.

Also, the selected startups gain free access to the Design Terminal Space Conference, held in November, the possibility to participate in the Acceleration week by Design Terminal, and access to TechChill and TNW community incubators, providing opportunities to networking, digitally mingled among the global business elite and shared knowledge between companies and startups.

The open call winners will get:

• Free entry and showcasing at Design Terminal Space Conference, November 2021

• Matchmaking opportunities with investors

• The possibility to build partnerships with corporations (your idea might be the right solution to their business challenges)

• Online training sessions, including market-leading courses from Growth Tribe and other workshops

• A dedicated coach and one-on-one mentoring sessions

• Talent matchmaking support

• Media exposure

• Access to the Acceleration week by Design Terminal and TechChill’s and TNW’s community incubators in Riga and Amsterdam

The programme is designed by five key players in the startup community: F6S, TNW, Design Terminal, Growth Tribe, and TechChill and optimised for a complete digital experience without physical attendance. Also, is free of charge thanks to Startup Europe.