Space Investment Day

26 November 10:00 - 16:00

A Spotlight on Space-tech Startups

There is more to space than just rocket science! From agriculture, to tourism and even data analytics, there are many companies using space technology for a variety of innovative business applications.

Welcome to Space Investment Day by Innovatum Startup. A full day digital event which aims to shine the spotlight on space-tech startups, investors, entrepreneurs and visionaries. On the 26th of November tune in for our live stream to see pitches by exciting space start-ups, inspirational talks from key figures within the Nordic and international space ecosystem and a space themed live performance.

We have not called the event Space Investment Day for nothing. For investors and startups we are coordinating a matchmaking process and we will help selected startups get one-on-one meetings with our Supernova Investors.

Registration closes for Startups on the 20th of November, and for Investors and General Attendees on the 24th of November.

What to expect

✅The entire event will take place online

✅ Webinar with inspirational talks from key figures in the space-tech industry

✅ Start-up and investor matchmaking

✅Rocket pitches from selected space-tech startups

✅ Exciting panel discussion on the general state of space

✅A food voucher so you can grab a bite during the event

Speakers

Christer Fuglesang

Professor in Space Travel, Astronaut and Space Consultant

Ted Elvhage

Managing Partner at Edge Venture Capital and Investor at Space Cowboys AB

Candace Johnson

Serial Space Entrepreneur and Investor

Aric Dromi

Professional Troublemaker

Martin Wänblom

CEO Innovatum Science Park

Dr. Stefan Gustafsson

ESA Business Incubation Officer

Christine Bjärkby

Investor, Advisor for Growth Strategies and Growth Capital

Tina Sjogren

Founder of Pythomspace

Tom Sjogren

Founder of Pythomspace

Quentin Calleja

Starburst Acceleration Program Manager

Erik-Wilhelm Graef Behm

Business Region Göteborg Area & Investment Manager ICT

Folke Brundin

Business Development Manager for Cobham Gaisler

Ronnie Lindberg

SNSA Head of the National Satellites Program

Jan Björn

CEO & Founder FlyPulse AB

Frida Zetterström

Journalist and Broadcast Specialist

Donnie SC Lygonis

Innovation Strategist

Network, network, network 🤝 (from the comfort of your home office)

We are using a platform called Brella to create the virtual conference experience. You can have a look at Brella’s capabilities by clicking on this link. A week before the 26th of November attendees will get access to the Brella platform. You will be able to network with investors, startups, sponsors, event partners, and other attendees, on the platform from the 23rd until the 27th of November.

Schedule

10:00

Take-off 🚀

Welcome to Space Investment Day by co-hosts Donnie and Frida.

5min

10:05

Let’s Talk About Space

From astronauts to startups and space investments, Christer Fuglesang and Donnie will discuss a variety of space-related hot topics.

20min

10:30

Supernova Reverse Pitches 🌠

Get the inside scoop as some of our Supernova Investors take center stage and pitch their respective organizations.

Supernova Investors:

Ted Elvhage – Space Cowboys AB
Candace Johnson - EBAN Space
Quentin Calleja – Starburst

30min

11:00

Rocket Pitches

Get the inside scoop! See 3 space-tech startups pitch their ventures and hear what one of our Supernova Investors has to say.

20min

11:20

Swedish National Space Agency

Ronnie Lindberg presents the Swedish National Space Agency.

10min

11:35

To Infinity and Beyond: Is the New Space Ecosystem Truly Limitless?

What is the current state of space investments? Upstream vs Downstream, which segment is more investment-friendly? Where does startup culture fit into the space ecosystem?

Our Apollo 2020 panel members discuss some of these questions and questions from our viewers.

Panel Members:

Christine Bjärkby - EBAN Space
Erik-Wilhelm Graef Behm - Business Region Göteborg
Martin Wänblom - Innovatum Science Park
Stefan Gustafsson - ESA

40min