{"id":372,"date":"2024-09-24T13:31:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T10:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampere.eu\/does-pirkanmaa-have-space-know-how\/"},"modified":"2024-09-24T15:16:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T12:16:08","slug":"does-pirkanmaa-have-space-know-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampere.eu\/en\/does-pirkanmaa-have-space-know-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Pirkanmaa have space know-how?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Up to \u20ac75 000 of support is available.\nThe deadline for applications for the Cassini Business Accelerator is 30.\nSeptember.  <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cassini.eu\/accelerator\/\">Cassini Business Accelerator<\/a> is Europe&#8217;s largest accelerator for space start-ups and growth companies.\nIt offers innovative companies the opportunity to develop their business and refine their ideas.\nFor companies selected for the programme, a grant of up to \u20ac75,000 is available to companies that successfully complete the six-month programme.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular, the programme is open to start-up and growth companies working in different areas of the space sector, such as satellite technology, space exploration, data analytics and other space-related innovations.\nThe Cassini Business Accelerator will support participants in developing a business strategy, marketing and accessing funding opportunities.\nThe programme also provides expert mentoring and access to extensive networks, opening up new opportunities and partnerships.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tampere.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/automaatio.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up view of space technology.\" class=\"wp-image-359 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2424px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2424\/1332;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Machine automation and robotics companies may have products that are suitable for space applications.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first round of funding will be open to 20 European companies.\nThe Cassini Business Accelerator has previously provided over \u20ac4.5 million in funding.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jari Ahola, a finance expert at Business Tampere, sees the space programme as an opportunity if companies dare to think broadly about the potential uses of their own services or products.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;There are certainly products and services emerging in Finland that are suitable for space projects, and therefore also for this opportunity.\nSo why not also from Pirkanmaa?&#8221; <\/em>  asks Jari Ahola.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application deadline for the programme is 30 September.\nuntil.\nFor more information and the application link, please visit the Cassini Business Accelerator website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cassini.eu\/accelerator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cassini.eu\/accelerator.<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on financing, please contact Jari Ahola, tel.\n+358 40 505 22 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up to \u20ac75 000 of support is available. 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