SPACE HUB AUSTRIA

Your thriving space community at the heart of Europe

Talent, innovation, start-ups and space companies all in one place to create the future of the European space industry.

— OUR MISSION

Defining the future of space in Europe

Talent, innovation, start-ups and space companies - all in one place to create the future of the European space industry.

We connect innovators, start-ups and space companies with research facilities and educational institutions - to together define the future of space in Europe.

  1. Strengthen Austria as a central player in the European space industry.

  2. Provide an international network of research, start-ups, industry, science and education.

  3. Bring together talent, innovation, new technologies, entrepreneurial spirit and international investors.

  4. Be the central meeting place and anchor point of the Austrian space community.

  5. Enable European space companies to lead innovation and define what is possible in space - today and tomorrow.

— Our Community

Meet the innovators, start-ups, space companies and organizations located at Space Hub Austria.

ESA Phi-Lab Austria

ESA’s space accelerator driving commercial space applications and deep-tech R&D in Austria.

Enpulsion

Field-emission electric propulsion systems for small satellites and constellations.

GATE Space

Propulsion and orbital mobility solutions for the next generation of spacecraft.

R-Space

In-orbit demonstration and frontier R&D for next-generation space systems.

COBOT Dynamics

Robotics and automation for assembly, servicing and operations in space.

Confident Space

Mission solutions and services for commercial and institutional space operators.

Fantana

Space data analytics and earth-observation intelligence.

tenics

Systems engineering and integration for complex space missions.

Nexufend

Space cybersecurity, threat intelligence and resilience engineering.

Space Hub Austria is operated and supported by

— Facilities & Ecosystem

a broad range of partners, one thriving space ecosystem.

Space Hub Austria

The central anchor point of the Austrian space community at Vienna AirportCity.

ESA Phi-Lab Austria

ESA’s space accelerator driving the commercialisation of space technology.

ESA BIC Austria

Business incubation centre for founding and scaling space-tech start-ups.

Space Factory

Shared state-of-the-art facilities for the development, prototyping and testing of space technologies.

Vienna AirportCity

A prime location with international connectivity at Vienna International Airport.

Conference Center

Event and conference spaces for community gatherings and industry days.

Vienna International Airport

Space Hub Austria located at Vienna AirportCity

Thanks to its transport links, AirportCity is a national and international hub and is home to more than 230 international companies. Vienna Airport has been operating in a carbon-neutral manner since 2023, as sustainability is a top priority at the site.

— Our Services
Visits & Tours

Get to know Space Hub Austria — for schools and student groups as well as corporate representatives looking to connect with the Austrian space community.

Events

Meet the Austrian space community at one of our events — join as an attendee or showcase your products and services as an exhibitor.

Matchmaking

Looking for specific solutions? We arrange meetings and connect you with the right people across our community.

Facilities

Interested in renting or temporarily using our facilities — office space, the Space Factory, and more?

Founding

Interested in establishing a successful space-tech start-up? The ESA BIC Austria might be just the place for you.

Join Us

Interested in becoming part of Space Hub Austria? We are excited to welcome new start-ups and companies to our community.

GET IN TOUCH

— ESA Phi-Lab Austria

Space Hub Austria is the home of ESA Phi-Lab Austria — the European Space Agency’s dedicated space accelerator, driving the commercialisation of space technology across Austria.

Funding

Funding
Our available innovation seed funding per project ranges from € 200k up to € 500k

Support & Coaching

Support & Coaching
We offer comprehensive support in the areas of technology, business, IP and sustainability

Workspace

Workspace
Use our workspace and profit from special offers of Vienna AirportCity Office Park

Access

Access
Gain access to modern laboratories, makerspaces and other specialised facilities

Network

Network
Benefit from our large network and establish valuable contacts with our partners

— Events & Networking

Where to meet us.

16-17 September 2026

ESA Industry Space Days 2026

Estec, NL

14-15 October 2026

Austrian Space Days 2026

Vienna Airport, Schwechat, AUT

17-19 November 2026

Space Tech Expo Europe 2026

Bremen, GER

— Connect

Interested in becoming a tenant, partner or collaborator? Reach out to our team.

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