Universe Sponsors

Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM) is the national regulatory authority (NRA) in Portugal for communications. ANACOM assumes the powers and responsibilities of the Space Authority, whose mission is to regulate, supervise and oversee space activities, without prejudice to the performance of enforcement by other authorities within the scope of their respective powers and responsibilities.

Galaxy Sponsors

Critical Software offers reliable technology to its customers all over the world. In space, its software orbits the Earth 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Closer to home, its software keeps airplanes flying high, makes vehicles safer, powers smart meter networks and much more. It has been transforming the way the world uses technology for over 25 years. In addition to their vast technical knowledge and high quality standards, their culture and set of values define and guide their path.

Star Sponsors

Athena Associação Filantrópica is a local discrete charity, proposing its members to constantly work on personal self-improvement for the benefit of the community. To battle and share daily their capacities to the best of their skills and possibilities, help those in need, improve and empower, inspire those around them, elevate and assist others in their own personal struggles. To do so in the most discrete way, seeking no self-benefit or visibility in exchange. QUOD OBSTAT VIAE FIT VIA

Beyond Gravity has been supplying products for hundreds of space missions for over 50 years. They all ultimately serve one goal: advancing humanity. They do this by working in the areas of satellite positioning and communications, providing instruments to collect satellite data that helps manage natural hazards, or working on satellites for better weather forecasting. They also help discover space, explore planets and countless other scientific missions. Their solutions make customers around the world make the impossible possible.

Planet Sponsors

DPH – Pedro Ataíde Hilário is a Legal professional with nearly 25 years in business and international experience in groundbreaking areas. Passionate about all things space, incl. space Law. Co-authored and actively participated in several published papers, including 3 IAC (Dubai21, Paris22, Milan24) and other attendances. Amateur astronomer and astrophotographer. Mostly, when not at work, dreamer, loving father and stargazer.

QSR is a strategy consulting firm developing high-end solutions within human capital, and specialized in industries with high technological intensity including Aerospace & Defense, Maritime and Energy. They work with leaders to help organizations thrive and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage by aligning the employees with the organization culture and strategy.

Instituto de Telecomunicações (it) is a leading private, non-profit R&D organization, State Associate Laboratory, FCT R&D Institute, and Technology and Innovation Center (CTI). For over 30 years, it has been driving impactful research and innovation in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). it actively collaborates worldwide with academia, industry, and public institutions to generate knowledge that shapes a better future. Its contributions span communications, education, health and wellbeing, green energies, circular economy, mobility, defense and space, and public policy support.

The Centre for Earth and Space Research at the University of Coimbra (CITEUC) was created in 2015, with the mission of conducting original research in Earth and Space sciences, and in the interdisciplinary subjects connecting both. Located at the Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory (OGAUC), CITEUC embarked in a comprehensive mission that, besides research, includes services provided to the society, learning/teaching history of sciences and dissemination to the public of the results achieved. CITEUC currently has 20 PhD researchers and 11 PhD students, with experts in different multidisciplinary areas, such as Astronomy, Physics, Geophysics, Geology, Science Education, and History of Science and Technology. CITEUC was restructured in 2024 into two core research groups: GeoSpace Science, focusing on fundamental and applied scientific research, and GeoSpace Academy, dedicated to didactic, pedagogical, historiographical, and heritage approaches.

AED Cluster Portugal is the Portuguese Cluster for the Aeronautics, Space and Defence Industries and was created in 2016, as a private non-for-profit organization. Involving already more than 140 entities established in Portugal, the Cluster gathers the main stakeholders from the three sectors, being able to act as an entry point and a one-stop-shop in Portugal, for all national and international players. AED Cluster Portugal strategic objectives lie within four main building blocks – Funding and Regulatory; People and Competences; Innovation and Value; Markets and Opportunities -, with a clear mission to promote the advancement and consolidation of Portugal as an international reference on the Aeronautics, Space and Defence global industries.

Vallegre – Vinhos do Porto, S.A, is a Portuguese company with centuries-old tradition which has embraced the continuity of a family business for five generations deeply rooted in the Douro region. The Quinta’s vineyards have a long-recognised history of producing wine, dating back to the 19th century. Nowadays, the wines are sold and enjoyed in over twenty seven countries and the countless prizes and distinctions achieved in several international competitions prove the excellence of their quality.