EVENT: ESA GSTP optional program seminar for Latvian space industry

On April 15, an informational seminar will be held at the Ministry of Education and Science for representatives of the Latvian space industry regarding the European Space Agency (ESA) GSTP Optional Program. There are no free places left for the one-on-one meetings, but it is possible to register for the seminar until 10th April.

The ESA GSTP program is designed to develop a wide range of technologies that can be used in space at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3–7. More than 1 million euros in funding is available for Latvian organizations through this program. GSTP funding is available for research organizations and companies working with advanced, space-useable technologies. Latvia has been an associated member state of the ESA since July 27, 2020. The seminar is organized by the Ministry of Education and Science in collaboration with the European Space Agency.

AGENDA

Lecturers: Matthew Bullock and Noelia Peinado

Venue: Ministry of Education and Science, Valnu Street 2
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

09:00 – 09:05 | Gathering & Welcome (Delegation)

09:05 – 10:00 | Key Elements of the GSTP Programme Proposal for CM25 including Q&A

10:00 – 10:20 | ☕ Coffee Break

10:20 – 11:00| Different Pathways for Engaging in GSTP Projects

11:00 – 12:00 | Bilaterals One-on-One Meetings (20 min per company)

12:00 – 12:40 | 🍽 Lunch Break

12:40 – 15:40 | Bilateral One-on-One Meetings (20 min per company)

 

The seminar is organized within the framework of the ERDF project No. 1.1.1.1/1/24/I/001 “More Efficient Implementation and Management of Latvia's Science Policy”.

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