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Tech Tour Space 2024, held on 24-25 October in Bodø, Norway, brought together the space industry’s brightest innovators, active investors, and experts for a two-day event dedicated to advancing space technologies and sustainable solutions. The event featured 25 emerging space companies, handpicked by an expert panel of investors, and provided a unique opportunity for these companies to refine their strategies, attract investment, and forge strategic partnerships.

 

The event was a hub of activity, with seasoned investors participating in one-on-one meetings with pioneering entrepreneurs. The selected companies showcased cutting-edge solutions across a range of space applications, from Earth observation and space traffic management to satellite communications and reusable spacecraft technology.

 

Six companies received awards for their outstanding presentations, recognising their groundbreaking contributions:

 

 

Atmos Space Cargo designs and manufactures space capsules capable of returning cargo from space, offering scalable, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for life sciences research and commercial applications.

 

deltaVision specialises in fluid control for cryogenic and advanced applications, including orbital refuelling, hydrogen airplanes, and reusable spacecraft technology, enabling safe and cost-effective space and aviation solutions through pioneering technology for the management of hydrogen, methane, and other high-pressure fluids.

 

Kuva Space provides real-time Earth observation insights using hyperspectral satellites and AI, supporting climate action, sustainable decision-making, and spacecraft operations. With continuous measurement and automated data, Kuva Space promotes eco-friendly choices and operational efficiency in both Earth monitoring and space sustainability efforts.

 

Neuraspace delivers AI-driven space traffic management, automating satellite collision prediction and mitigation, securing space operations and promoting sustainable satellite navigation through an advanced AI/ML decision-support platform.

 

Sofant Technologies develops energy-efficient RF MEMS antenna technology for 5G and satellite communications, enhancing performance while reducing production costs and complexity in wireless networks, leveraging a fabless semiconductor model for scalable, low-cost solutions.

 

Spectrum Blue specialises in advanced antimicrobial coatings for healthcare, infrastructure, and space, with a patented solution that effectively reduces pathogens even in low-light conditions, aiming to protect space interiors, medical tools, and terrestrial facilities.

 

The event was co-organised in collaboration with Innovation Norway and KPB.

 

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