Start-Ups
Funded Start-ups
Upstream technologies and products
IPAZIA SPACE
It develops rocket engines and dedicated solid propellant for suborbital rockets. The goal is to make suborbital launches a key step to test early, iterate faster, and be ready for orbital or deep space missions while reducing costs and complexity.
ACUS composite
Acus develops an automated micro-factory to produce high-performance composite parts rapidly, cost-effectively, and sustainably, tailored to the specific needs of the space sector. The technology is based on a reusable, reconfigurable molding platform combined with robotic 3D printing and proprietary software that generates the mold surface directly from a digital model.
Upstream services
2NDSpace
At 2NDSpace they provide cutting-edge CubeSat platforms and components, aiming to revolutionize the space value chain through a standardized customization approach and fast, flexible delivery times. Its ambitious vision is to bring circular economy principles into space by developing in-orbit services for maintenance, repair, and upgrades of platforms, thus contributing to a more sustainable space environment.
New Horizon
New Horizon focuses on environmental sustainability in the space sector, developing advanced solutions for the sustainable management of satellite missions. With its patented software, SustainSat, it helps satellite operators and space companies optimize constellations through orbital eco-design and real-time environmental impact assessment, also offering practical consulting services for LCA and eco-design.
Telecommunications & Cybersecurity
SatEnlight
It develops advanced optical receivers for high-capacity satellite communications, based on OAM multiplexing — a technology that enables multi-channel transmissions even in the presence of atmospheric turbulence. The system, designed for both satellite-to-ground and satellite-to-satellite scenarios, aims to revolutionize the FSOC (Free Space Optical Communication) sector by providing secure, high-speed connections compatible with existing standards.
Tropico
Tropico develops a cybersecurity platform powered by artificial intelligence for the space sector, designed to emulate critical systems such as telemetry, command, and mission control, detecting stealth intrusions. The solution complies with ENISA recommendations and NIS2 directives, ensuring active defense and early threat detection for space infrastructure.
Downstream products and services
MinervaS
MinervaS is a green-tech startup and spin-off od the University of Salerno that develops software and hardware solutions for sustainable mobility and advanced energy management, transforming scientific research into scalable technologies. By applying multi-constellation GNSS technologies (including Galileo) the aim is to deliver a real-time adaptive eco-driving system, reducing vehicle emissions by up to 30%.
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