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.

STAM was invited to contribute with its expertise as an ESA Technology Broker, bringing forward concrete business opportunities for technology transfer and innovation. Thus, as part of the ESA Technology Broker Network, STAM plays a key role in identifying valuable space technologies with strong potential for non-space applications, accessing ESA funding programmes dedicated to innovation and bringing new products and services to market.

STAM Exceutive Director, Mr. Stefano Carosio, was among the keynote speakers together with:

  • Stefano Miotto, Director of CONFINDUSTRIA VENETO SIAV S.p.A
  • Marino Moro, CEO at Novaeka
  • Paola de Carlo, Program Manager and Sales Engineer at T4i – Technology 4 Propulsion
    and Innovation
  • Nicolò Brugnolaro, Ph.D. Consultant & Business Developer di Euris S.r.l.

The event was moderated by Prof. Carlo Bettanini Fecia Di Cossato – University of Padua, following the welcoming speech from Prof. Luciano Gamberini, RIR AIR Vice President.

STAM thanks the organiser and the participants for joining such a valuable workshop.