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STAM at Space Meetings Veneto: Exploring Technology Transfer and Cross-Sectoral Innovation

STAM participated in Space Meetings Veneto, one of Italy’s most prominent space industry events, bringing together key players from the space ecosystem over three days in Venice. The event proved to be a rich occasion for dialogue, networking, and the exploration of new opportunities at the intersection of space and terrestrial innovation

Business Opportunities and Funding with ESA Spark Funding: STAM at the RIR AIR Workshop

On 20 February 2026, STAM took part in the workshop “Dalla rete al progetto” (“From Network to Project”), organised by the Rete Innovativa Regionale Aerospace Innovation and Research (RIR) and hosted at the University of Padua (UNIPD). The event brought together companies, researchers, and innovation stakeholders, as RIR Members, to explore collaborative pathways for transforming regional strengths into impactful projects.

50 Years of ESA!

 On 30 May 1975, the ESA Convention was signed by 10 States and has since now expanded to 23 Member States, two Associate Members and one Cooperating State.
ESA-ESTEC joined in the celebrations for one of the world’s largest spring festivals – the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek – to celebrate 50 years of ESA in the Netherlands.

Photo Credit: ESA/ Sarah Muirhead