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ESA Forum Connects Investors and Space Industry to Boost European Economy

The European Space Agency (ESA) hosted the Investor Forum 2026 to foster collaboration between public demand and private capital, aiming to enhance Europe's space sector competitiveness and growth.

The forum brought together nearly 200 participants, including investors and policymakers, to discuss financing strategies for Europe's evolving space sector.

ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher highlighted that predictable demand and innovative financing structures are key to unlocking private capital.

The EIB Space Lending Facility, supported by ESA and the European Commission, aims to overcome debt financing barriers for space SMEs and mid-caps.

Its first agreement is expected to enable approximately €300 million in financing across Italy's space supply chain.

ESA also presented its Space Debt Catalogue to guide companies in engaging with financing providers.

This complements ESA's broader efforts to connect companies with investors and financial institutions.

ESA will continue working to build a stronger investment ecosystem, bridging public demand and private capital.

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