The right company form is vital for ESA tenders. Is your IP and data protection strategy aligned with ESA requirements? Check out our legal primer designed for space-tech founders. Read more: #SpaceTech #ESATenders https://vira.space/blog/ip-data-protection-basics-for-space-startups/

🚀 Discover the latest features we've rolled out at VIRA.space to enhance your experience! These updates are tailored to streamline your navigation through ESA/EU funding. Stay tuned for further innovations that will support your journey! #SpaceTech #Funding

Why is TRL 3-6 called the 'valley of death' in space ventures? Explore how specialized European VCs tackle investment challenges and why returns cluster around a few companies. Get the insights here: #SpaceTech #VentureCapital https://vira.space/blog/how-european-space-venture-capital-works/

Quiet comeback: European primes captured 65% of their accessible upstream market in 2025 — first rise after 4 years of decline. Global share: 10%, up from 6%. Upstream market: €75B (+20%). Source: ESA Report on the Space Economy 2026 vira.space/blog/esa-space-economy-report-2026-key-numbers/

Space founders, are you ready to tackle dilution, SAFEs, and cap tables? 🚀 Explore our guide on essential deal mechanics every entrepreneur should master before signing a term sheet. Check it out here: #SpaceTech #Startups https://vira.space/blog/space-startup-term-sheets-explained/

Ready to boost your space startup? 🚀 Check out our blog on European space funding, featuring insights from ORiS and deltaVision. Discover investment opportunities driving innovation in space technologies. #SpaceFunding #Startups https://vira.space/blog/funding-trends-european-space-startups/

Explore diverse European funding options for space entrepreneurs! 🚀 Our guide details funding amounts, TRL compatibility, and equity vs. non-dilutive trade-offs. Dive into the specifics here: #SpaceFunding #Startup https://vira.space/blog/european-space-funding-instruments-guide/

🚀 Attention space-tech innovators! Enhance your projects with the EU's thematic knowledge hubs aimed at increasing knowledge flows and best practices. Don’t miss the chance to apply by 11 May 2027. Get more details here: https://vira.space?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social #SpaceTech #Innovation

2025: 324 orbital launches (record, +25%), 4,556 satellites placed in orbit (+58%). Europe went from 3 launches in 2024 to 8 — Ariane 6 commercial ops + Vega C. Independent access: restored. Source: ESA Report on the Space Economy 2026 vira.space/blog/esa-space-economy-report-2026-key-numbers/

Explore how European space-tech founders navigate the funding landscape, leveraging grants to transform challenges into opportunities. 🚀 Dive into their journeys and gather insights for your own ventures! Learn more: https://vira.space?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ag-260801-sr

🚀 Attention space-tech innovators! The STFC DiRAC HPC facility offers vital computing resources for your projects. Don’t miss out—apply by September 17, 2026! Dive into the details here: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/computing-resources-on-the-stfc-dirac-hpc-facility-rac19/ #SpaceTech #HPC

Explore the latest quarterly space-investment index! Our new article details the methodology and insights crucial for founders in the space sector. Don’t miss this essential resource! Read more: #SpaceInvesting #Startups https://vira.space/blog/seraphim-space-index-q1-2026/

Explore cutting-edge trends in space technology! 🚀 Dive into the impact of vertical deep-dives and regulatory changes on the industry’s future. Stay informed and ahead with VIRA.space! Check out the insights here: https://vira.space?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social #SpaceTech #Innovation

Join the innovative community of European space founders currently testing VIRA.space in public beta! Collaboratively track and evaluate funding opportunities to advance your space-tech projects. Let's propel innovation together! 🚀 #SpaceTech #VIRASpace

Explore the implications of Europe's defence-driven space security shift and its impact on dual-use startups. Our latest article dives into key institutions, regulatory frameworks, and real-world founder case studies. Don't miss o… https://vira.space/blog/europe-defence-space-security-funding-surge/

🚀 Attention space-tech innovators! The UKRI MRC Proof of Concept: Stage Two is open for applications, offering funding from £10k to £10M GBP. Apply by 4th November 2026 to advance your projects! More info: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mrc-proof-of-concept-stage-two/ #SpaceTech #Funding

Explore 'minimum viable' for hardware space startups! 🚀 Our latest blog post dives into the unique challenges of launching products into orbit. Get the insights to navigate this complex landscape. Read more: #SpaceTech #Startups https://vira.space/blog/mvp-for-hardware-space-startups/

Record year: €11.7B of private investment went into space ventures in 2025 (+60%, 324 deals). US: +177%. Europe: €1.4B — but +10% ex-M&A, with the best 5-year CAGR in the world (37%). Source: ESA Report on the Space Economy 2026 vira.space/blog/european-space-private-investment-2025/

Exciting developments in lunar exploration! 🚀 ispace-EUROPE has secured a €65 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) for the MAGPIE project, aimed at investigating lunar polar ice. VIRA.space helps founders access these vital funding opportunities! #SpaceTech #LunarExploration

Stay updated on funding calls without daily checks! Our weekly digest delivers a curated list of new opportunities directly to your inbox, tailored to your project profile. Spend just five minutes each week—no missed calls. Activate it in your settings at VIRA.space. #spacetech #NewSpace #EUfunding

Explore how Galileo and EGNOS can enhance your space-tech ventures! 🚀 With free decimetre accuracy and low-power IoT positioning, the opportunities are vast. Dive into our detailed article for insights! Read more: https://vira.space/blog/galileo-egnos-gnss-business-opportunities/

Let's share our funding-hunt fails: 'My worst funding-hunt moment was ___.' We’ll kick things off: discovering the ideal ESA call just two days after the search filters finally did their job. Now it's your turn! Tag a fellow founder who can relate. #spacestartup #NewSpace #EUfunding #spacetech

Not all significant grants highlight 'space' in their title. The MRC Centre of Research Excellence's fourth round is now open, with a deadline of 10 September 2026. This UK grant offers £26.25M-£50M for impactful research projects. Check it out on VIRA.space. #MRC #Grants #ResearchFunding

Europe's Copernicus program shows impressive ROI: €6.7B invested since 1998, yielding an estimated €30B in economic value by 2030. Its open Earth-observation data supports sectors from agriculture to disaster response. A strong case for space funding. #Copernicus #EarthObservation #SpaceEconomy

Europe's newest astronauts, Sophie Adenot and Raphaël Liégeois from ESA's 2022 class, are slated for long-duration ISS missions in 2026. Adenot will be the first of her class to reach orbit, supported by a 12-member reserve corps ready for action. #ESA #ISS #SpaceTech #NewSpace

Attention, space educators! 🚀 UKRI is funding STFC core summer schools for 2027, with applications open now until 17 September 2026. This is a unique chance for organizations in science and tech education to secure support. Details at VIRA.space. #UKRI #STFC #SpaceEducation #FundingOpportunity

Explore the 'valley of death' in space ventures and understand why TRL 3-6 is critical for founders. Our latest blog delves into how European space VCs operate and what drives successful investments. Check out the insights! https://vira.space/blog/how-european-space-venture-capital-works/

Space founders, get ready to navigate the complexities of deal mechanics before signing that term sheet. Our latest blog post covers crucial topics like dilution, SAFEs, and cap tables. Don't miss out on these insights! 🚀 Read more: https://vira.space/blog/space-startup-term-sheets-explained/

Funding is just the beginning! 🚀 With VIRA.space's founder directory and matching feature, space-tech innovators can discover co-founders and collaborators across Europe. Our algorithm aligns with your project stage, skills gap, and funding goals. Join us today! #SpaceTech #Networking

Ariane 6 has achieved eight consecutive successful missions since its 2024 debut, with the latest, VA269, launching 36 satellites into orbit. This solidifies independent European access to space and opens new downstream opportunities. Discover more 👉 vira.space #Ariane6 #spaceindustry #NewSpace