Space BIC

03/06/2026

Wrapping up an inspiring EU Space Days 2026 in Nicosia! 🚀
It was a pleasure to engage with fellow space innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from across Europe, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
We were also proud to support our Space BIC startups, Periopsis and Altair Astronomy & Space, as they pitched their innovative solutions during the CASSINI Matchmaking session.
A big thank you to the Cyprus Space Office and EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme for organising such a valuable event and bringing together Europe's vibrant space community.
✨ Looking forward to continuing the conversations and building new partnerships.
Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence

02/06/2026

✨ Proud to see Space BIC by Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence featured in the GEM Cyprus 2024–2025 Report (p. 72). 🚀
📄 Full report link in the comments.

GEM Cyprus is the national contribution to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, providing annual insights into entrepreneurial attitudes, activity, and ecosystem conditions in Cyprus, helping inform policy, research, and ecosystem development.

Thank you to the GEM Cyprus team for including Space BIC and highlighting the role of space entrepreneurship within Cyprus' innovation ecosystem.

It's encouraging to see growing recognition of the importance of supporting startups that transform space technologies and data into real-world solutions.

25/05/2026

Excited to share that the Space BIC by Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence team will be at the upcoming EU Space Days 2026 in Nicosia on 26–27 May 2026! 🚀
Eleni Loulli and Andreas Andreou will be attending the event, engaging with the European space community around innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of the EU space ecosystem.
Organised by the European Commission under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, EU Space Days brings together institutions, industry leaders, startups, investors, and innovators to explore how the EU Space Programme supports businesses and society through impactful applications and services.
We are also looking forward to participating in the CASSINI Matchmaking session, where two of our startups, Periopsis and Altair Astronomy & Space, will pitch their innovative solutions and connect with the wider European space community.
If you’ll be there, let’s connect! 🌍✨
Cyprus Space Office

18/05/2026

🚀 We’re excited that Space BIC team members Eleni and Andreas will be joining the Doers Summit 2026 on 21–22 May in Limassol!
Looking forward to meeting founders, innovators, startups, investors, and changemakers, exchanging ideas, and being part of the energy of Cyprus’ growing innovation ecosystem. 🌍✨
See you at Kolla Factory!

26/04/2026

Two days fully dedicated to our Space BIC startups. 🚀
From IRL assessments and funding strategies to market sizing, pitching, and one-on-one mentoring, the Bootcamp was designed to tackle the real challenges founders face as they grow their ventures.
✨These reflections capture the experience from across the room, founders, mentors, and the team behind it, all contributing to shaping stronger, more resilient space startups.
At Space BIC by Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, we focus on what matters most: turning potential into progress.🚀

Cyprus Space Office

26/04/2026

22/04/2026

🚀 Excited to be part of the RSCy 2026 Industry Session on 28 April 2026 in Paphos!

We are proud to contribute to the panel discussion:
“Space BIC by Eratosthenes CoE: Advancing Space-based Entrepreneurship under the Cyprus EU Presidency”

🎤 Moderated by Eleni Loulli, Space BIC Coordinator at ERATOSTHENES CoE, the discussion brings together:
🔵Eleni Paliouras, European Space Agency,
🔵Andronikos Kakkouras, Cyprus Space Office,
🔵Dirk Roland Haupt, German Embassy Nicosia,
🔵Maria Markidou Georgiadou, Cyprus Seeds,
🔵Moyses Moyseos, CYRIC & Gravity Incubator,
🔵Panayiota Georgiou, KPMG Cyprus

🚀 The session will also feature pitches from Space BIC startups: Altair Astronomy & Space, PERIOPSIS, and AX Gaia Intelligence; showcasing the next generation of space-driven innovation.

Looking forward to an engaging discussion on how to support and scale space entrepreneurship in Cyprus and beyond.

15/04/2026

Meet Melina Pyrgou, Managing Director of Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm, with over 30 years of experience in corporate, legal, and international advisory.
Recognized by Legal 500, Melina has extensive expertise supporting businesses in corporate structuring, transactions, and strategic decision-making, while actively contributing to Cyprus’ legal and innovation ecosystem.
At Space BIC, she supports startups in:
✅ Legal strategy & corporate governance
✅ Capital raising & investment readiness
✅ Intellectual property & risk management
✅ Stakeholder negotiations
Helping startups build strong legal foundations for sustainable growth 🚀

09/04/2026

What an incredible Space BIC Bootcamp! 🚀

From hands-on sessions to meaningful discussions, it was amazing to see our startups grow and evolve.

A huge thank you to the mentors who joined us during the bootcamp; Andreas Anayiotos, Dirk Roland Haupt, Sotiris Alexandrou, Panayiota Georgiou, Gerasimos Ntouskas & Antonis Hadjiantonis, your guidance and dedication were truly invaluable to our startups.

A special thanks to our collaborators from Instituto Pedro Nunes, Carla Duarte and João Carreira, who came from Portugal and played a key role in supporting the organisation of the bootcamp.

And thank you to Odysseas Economides (HardwareX) and Dionysis Partsinevelos (33East) for sharing their insights and experiences with our startups.

On to the next milestones! ✨ 💫

Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence
Υφυπουργείο Έρευνας, Καινοτομίας & Ψηφιακής Πολιτικής

31/03/2026

Meet Gerasimos Ntouskas, Partner and Head of Technology Consulting at KPMG Cyprus.
With over 25 years of experience, he leads initiatives in Data, AI, Cyber Security, and Digital Transformation, supporting organizations in turning technology into real business value.
At Space BIC, Gerasimos supports startups in:
✅ Data & AI-driven innovation
✅ Digital product design & commercialization
✅ Cyber security & digital trust
✅ Emerging technologies & transformation
Helping startups build, scale, and commercialize cutting-edge tech solutions 🚀