Europe’s defense space ecosystem depends increasingly on the innovation of agile startups. This panel explores how governments and militaries can best support new entrants, ensure funding continuity, and integrate emerging technologies into defense procurement.
Nurturing startups for military capabilities in the European space ecosystem
Date: May 26, 2026Time: 2:20 pm – 3:00 pm
Professor Adam Baker
Head of Project Engineering, Magdrive and visiting Professor of Space Systems
Magdrive / Sheffield UniversityProfessor Adam Baker, Head of Project Engineering, Magdrive and visiting Professor of Space Systems, Magdrive / Sheffield University
Dr. Christian Schmierer
Chief Executive Officer
HyImpulse Technologies GmbHDr. Christian Schmierer, Chief Executive Officer, HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
Josef Wiedemann
Sales Director
Isar AerospaceJosef Wiedemann, Sales Director, Isar Aerospace
Lucy Edge
Director
Second SystemLucy Edge, Director, Second System
Thomas Sinn
CEO & Founder
DcubedThomas Sinn, CEO & Founder, Dcubed