European Space Agency Assessment of potential space suppliers in the Czech Republic NODAL...

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Assessment of potential space suppliers in the Assessment of potential space suppliers in the Czech RepublicCzech Republic

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Bernard BellotJean-Baptiste VaillantOlivier Nowak

Presentation

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European Space Agency

Assessment of potential space suppliers in the Czech Republic

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Added comment from Iguassu Software Systems :

Apart from this page, this is the original presentation from Nodal Consultants

The company referenced in the presentation as “Science Systems” (on slides number 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24) has now been renamed to

“IGUASSU SOFTWARE SYSTEMS A.S.”

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Contents of the presentationContents of the presentation

Aim, scope and study methodologyAim, scope and study methodology

Assessment of the Czech space industryAssessment of the Czech space industry

• Czech space achievementsCzech space achievements

• Space potentialSpace potential

• Company characteristicsCompany characteristics

• Summary assessmentSummary assessment

RecommendationsRecommendations

• Space projectsSpace projects

• Key success factorsKey success factors

• Action planAction plan

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Aim and scope of the studyAim and scope of the study

ESA needs an objective assessment of the ESA needs an objective assessment of the possible possible role role ofof the the Czech RepubliCzech Republicc in the European space domain in the European space domain

The aim of the study The aim of the study wawas to provide ESA with :s to provide ESA with :• evidence of the potential of industrial and scientific space activities in the evidence of the potential of industrial and scientific space activities in the

Czech RepublicCzech Republic

• recommendations for the development of the recommendations for the development of the Czech Czech space industryspace industry– Czech organisations most likely to participate in ESA programmesCzech organisations most likely to participate in ESA programmes – key success factorskey success factors and actions to be led and actions to be led

The scope of the space activities includes industry as well as The scope of the space activities includes industry as well as related service activities (according to the official ESA related service activities (according to the official ESA classification)classification)

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The study methodology involved contacts with 133 Czech The study methodology involved contacts with 133 Czech companies and institutionscompanies and institutions

Interview potential Czech space suppliers 16 companies visited and interviewed in the Czech Republic

Present the results to a Czech audience Final report and validation by ESA Final presentation to a Czech Audience

Document actual Czech achievements in space

Describe the Czech Republic with macro-economic indicators

Identify potential Czech space suppliers Mailing and e-mailing to 133 Czech companies and institutions 47 filled questionnaires received Selection of 17 companies to be visited

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Several Czech companies have been active in space projectsSeveral Czech companies have been active in space projects

CompanyCompany Space projectsSpace projects

Anf DataAnf Data SCOS 2000, Cokmas/Mister, ICC (ESA), Teseus (Eutelsat)SCOS 2000, Cokmas/Mister, ICC (ESA), Teseus (Eutelsat)

BBTBBT Prodex (ESA), CSK (DLR), Titus (Mir99), Magion 5, Cluster IIProdex (ESA), CSK (DLR), Titus (Mir99), Magion 5, Cluster II

CSRCCSRC Prodex (ESA), Integral, Smart, Cluster, Demeter, etcProdex (ESA), Integral, Smart, Cluster, Demeter, etc

GisatGisat Prodex (Esa), Corine (EU), Mars 95 (JRC Ispra), Radarsat (CZ)Prodex (Esa), Corine (EU), Mars 95 (JRC Ispra), Radarsat (CZ)

PramacomPramacom Inmarsat (Xantic)Inmarsat (Xantic)

ReflexReflex US/CZ projects, LE Angel OpticsUS/CZ projects, LE Angel Optics

Iguassu Software Iguassu Software SystemsSystems

SCOS 2000 (ESOC), Envisat (ESA), Meteosat (Eumetsat), telescopte SCOS 2000 (ESOC), Envisat (ESA), Meteosat (Eumetsat), telescopte tracking (CZ Sciences Academy), Hispasat, Slick (SSSL)tracking (CZ Sciences Academy), Hispasat, Slick (SSSL)

Space DevicesSpace Devices Macek-SH04, XHRS, Mimosa (Astron. Inst.), Fireball (Ondrejov, UK)Macek-SH04, XHRS, Mimosa (Astron. Inst.), Fireball (Ondrejov, UK)

TescanTescan Fixed station interface, OBPFixed station interface, OBP

TestcomTestcom Intelsat, Eutelsat, Inmarsat, Intersputnik, Viasat, ComsatIntelsat, Eutelsat, Inmarsat, Intersputnik, Viasat, Comsat

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Czech academic organisations and institutions have been involved Czech academic organisations and institutions have been involved in scientific space projectsin scientific space projects

InstitutionInstitution Space projectsSpace projects

Center of Stress Research (CSR)Center of Stress Research (CSR) Prodex, EcopsyProdex, Ecopsy

Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Atmospheric PhysicsAtmospheric Physics

Magion 4&5, Prodex, Cluster IIMagion 4&5, Prodex, Cluster II

Czech Academy of Sciences, Astronomical Czech Academy of Sciences, Astronomical InstituteInstitute

Prodex, Mimosa, XHRS, Magion 4Prodex, Mimosa, XHRS, Magion 4

Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Space Plasma laboratoryPhysics, Space Plasma laboratory

Magion 4Magion 4

Technical University of Brno, Faculty of Electrical Technical University of Brno, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer sciencesEngineering and Computer sciences

Amsat-DL (Phase 3D), MagionAmsat-DL (Phase 3D), Magion

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Examples of successful collaborations between Czech companies Examples of successful collaborations between Czech companies and Western companiesand Western companies

No case of “failures” has been detected during the studyNo case of “failures” has been detected during the study

Two “success stories” have been described :Two “success stories” have been described :

• Demeter Project (CSRC/Institute of Atmospheric Physics/ESA)Demeter Project (CSRC/Institute of Atmospheric Physics/ESA)

• Meteosat test tool package (Iguassu Software Systems / Science Systems UK)Meteosat test tool package (Iguassu Software Systems / Science Systems UK)

Advantages of working with Czech companies :Advantages of working with Czech companies :

• High technical competencies and quality level with present attractive costsHigh technical competencies and quality level with present attractive costs

• Good motivation, involvement and flexibility of the Czech teamsGood motivation, involvement and flexibility of the Czech teams

Improvements and recommendations :Improvements and recommendations :

• Adaptation to Western project management methods, vocabulary and standardsAdaptation to Western project management methods, vocabulary and standards

• Better communication, regular project meetings and milestonesBetter communication, regular project meetings and milestones

• Preferably, fixed firm price contractsPreferably, fixed firm price contracts

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Out of the 36 questionnaires received from companies, 16 were Out of the 36 questionnaires received from companies, 16 were visited, and 20 could be approached to assess their potential (1/2)visited, and 20 could be approached to assess their potential (1/2)

CompanyCompany FieldField

ATG, sroATG, sro Non-destructive testing systemsNon-destructive testing systems

Avia Propeller, sroAvia Propeller, sro Aircraft propeller designAircraft propeller design

Balony Kubicek, ltdBalony Kubicek, ltd Hot air ballon design and developmentHot air ballon design and development

BiopsysBiopsys Psycho-social analysis methodsPsycho-social analysis methods

Ceske Drahy, soCeske Drahy, so Railways R&D information systemsRailways R&D information systems

Cross Zlin, ltdCross Zlin, ltd GIS / on line traffic information systemsGIS / on line traffic information systems

EPA, asEPA, as Mechanical engineeringMechanical engineering

Frencken Brno, sroFrencken Brno, sro Aircraft mechanical parts productionAircraft mechanical parts production

Joxima, ltdJoxima, ltd Network control hardware and softwareNetwork control hardware and software

Kappa 77, sroKappa 77, sro Aircraft component developmentAircraft component development

LOM Praha, spLOM Praha, sp Aircraft repair and overhaulAircraft repair and overhaul

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Out of the 36 questionnaires received from companies, 16 were Out of the 36 questionnaires received from companies, 16 were visited, and 20 could be approached to assess their potential (2/2)visited, and 20 could be approached to assess their potential (2/2)

CompanyCompany FieldField

LZ, asLZ, as Aircraft component productionAircraft component production

MGE Data, sroMGE Data, sro Software and data processingSoftware and data processing

NA Design, incNA Design, inc Design, repair and production of composite partsDesign, repair and production of composite parts

Optical Devel. WorkshopOptical Devel. Workshop Optical systems design, production and servicesOptical systems design, production and services

Princip, asPrincip, as GIS, GSM, GPRSGIS, GSM, GPRS

SVUM, asSVUM, as R&D and NDT of plastic, metal and composite partsR&D and NDT of plastic, metal and composite parts

Technometra RadotinTechnometra Radotin Hydraulic mechanical component production and paintingHydraulic mechanical component production and painting

Tescan, ltdTescan, ltd Image processing software, precision mechanics, electronic Image processing software, precision mechanics, electronic hardware design and manufacturinghardware design and manufacturing

TestcomTestcom Radiowave propagation research, satcom test systemsRadiowave propagation research, satcom test systems

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Several academic institutions could also be approached because of Several academic institutions could also be approached because of their place in the scientific and industrial Czech space networktheir place in the scientific and industrial Czech space network

InstitutionInstitution Department / fieldDepartment / field

Center of Stress ResearchCenter of Stress Research Human Factor researchHuman Factor research

Czech Academy of SciencesCzech Academy of Sciences Astronomical Institute (space physics & astrophysics)Astronomical Institute (space physics & astrophysics)

Czech Academy of SciencesCzech Academy of Sciences Institute of Atmospheric Physics (modelling, simulation)Institute of Atmospheric Physics (modelling, simulation)

Czech Technical UniversityCzech Technical University Electrical engineering (control computer design)Electrical engineering (control computer design)Electrical enginering /physics (plasma, X-Ray)Electrical enginering /physics (plasma, X-Ray)

Czech Technical UniversityCzech Technical University Electromagnetic fields (antenna, microwaves)Electromagnetic fields (antenna, microwaves)

Czech Technical UniversityCzech Technical University Transportation (control & telematics, software, GIS)Transportation (control & telematics, software, GIS)

Technical University, BrnoTechnical University, Brno Mechanical engineering (structure modelling)Mechanical engineering (structure modelling)

Technical University, BrnoTechnical University, Brno Control, measure, instrumentation (robotics, vision)Control, measure, instrumentation (robotics, vision)

Technical University, BrnoTechnical University, Brno Radio-electronics (RF microwaves, signal theory)Radio-electronics (RF microwaves, signal theory)Telecommunications (satcom, digital image, speech)Telecommunications (satcom, digital image, speech)

Technical University OstravaTechnical University Ostrava VSB (GIS and information systems)VSB (GIS and information systems)

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Nodal visited and interviewed 16 Czech companiesNodal visited and interviewed 16 Czech companies

Aeronautical Institute (VZLU)Aeronautical Institute (VZLU)

AAtekoteko

AAnfnf Data, s.r.o. Data, s.r.o.

BBTBBT

CSRC*CSRC*

EErara a.s. a.s.

Gisat s.r.o.Gisat s.r.o.

LA Composite, s.r.o.LA Composite, s.r.o.

* * In PragueIn Prague

Meopta PrerovMeopta Prerov

Pramacom Prague Pramacom Prague

Ramet C.H.M. a.s.Ramet C.H.M. a.s.

Reflex s.r.oReflex s.r.o

Iguassu Software SystemsIguassu Software Systems

Space DevicesSpace Devices

UniControls, a.s.UniControls, a.s.

Unis, s.r.o.Unis, s.r.o.

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The visits and interviews carried out by Nodal allowed to get a The visits and interviews carried out by Nodal allowed to get a precise description of each company and of its strategyprecise description of each company and of its strategy

Company descriptionCompany description

• Name of the companyName of the company

• Financial structure (Financial structure (sshareholdershareholders))

• Products and services, activityProducts and services, activity

• Applications markets and clientsApplications markets and clients

• Turnover and trendTurnover and trend

• Staff Staff

• International activityInternational activity

Strategy assessmentStrategy assessment

• R&D effortsR&D efforts

• Strengths and weaknessesStrengths and weaknesses

• Competitive positionCompetitive position

• Ambition and strategy in the Ambition and strategy in the space domainspace domain

• Expectations from ESAExpectations from ESA

Nodal’s qualitative judgmentNodal’s qualitative judgment

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Nodal provided a qualitative assessment of the companies’ general Nodal provided a qualitative assessment of the companies’ general strengths & weaknesses under six categoriesstrengths & weaknesses under six categories

CategoriesCategories

• Technologies potentially transferable to SpaceTechnologies potentially transferable to Space

• Company structure, quality organisationCompany structure, quality organisation

• Partners network (clients, suppliers, institutions)Partners network (clients, suppliers, institutions)

• Competitive positionCompetitive position

• Financial capacitiesFinancial capacities

• Human resourcesHuman resources

For the 6 categories, most companies are ranked at a « high » or For the 6 categories, most companies are ranked at a « high » or « average » level« average » level

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Global assessment of companies general strengths & weaknessesGlobal assessment of companies general strengths & weaknesses

Structure Quality

organisation

Human Resources

Space technologies

Partners network

Financial capacities

Competitive position

11 1 4

4 6 6

6

63

22

8

9 97 10

Low

High

Average 10 11

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Best ranking companies (indicative)Best ranking companies (indicative)

Technologies potentially transferable to space :Technologies potentially transferable to space :

• Anf Data, BBT, CSRC, Gisat, Reflex, Iguassu Softweare Systems, Space Devices, VZLUAnf Data, BBT, CSRC, Gisat, Reflex, Iguassu Softweare Systems, Space Devices, VZLU

Structure, quality organisation Structure, quality organisation

• Anf Data, Gisat, Reflex, VZLUAnf Data, Gisat, Reflex, VZLU

Partners networkPartners network

• BBT, CSRC, Gisat, Meopta, Iguassu Softweare Systems, VZLUBBT, CSRC, Gisat, Meopta, Iguassu Softweare Systems, VZLU

Competitive positionCompetitive position

• Anf Data, BBT, CSRC, Gisat, Reflex, Space DevicesAnf Data, BBT, CSRC, Gisat, Reflex, Space Devices

Financial capacitiesFinancial capacities

• Anf Data, Reflex, VZLUAnf Data, Reflex, VZLU

Human resourcesHuman resources

• Anf Data, BBT, CSRC, Gisat, Reflex, Iguassu Software SystemsAnf Data, BBT, CSRC, Gisat, Reflex, Iguassu Software Systems

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The mapping of the Czech space industry is based on four main The mapping of the Czech space industry is based on four main specific criteriaspecific criteria

4 criteria representative of the potential involvement of the companies in short 4 criteria representative of the potential involvement of the companies in short term space projects have been selected :term space projects have been selected :• Space tSpace technological and technical levelechnological and technical level• MotivationMotivation for space development for space development• SSpace pace industry industry experienceexperience• IInternational experiencenternational experience and partnership and partnership

Based on these criteria each visited companies has been graded from 1 to 5Based on these criteria each visited companies has been graded from 1 to 5

Each company has been placed on a graph showing their priority space activityEach company has been placed on a graph showing their priority space activity

1/5 2/5 3/5 4/5 5/5

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Most promising companies in space equipment design and manufacturingMost promising companies in space equipment design and manufacturing

Ground facilities

Scientific

Commercial

ANF DataSW

Ateko tanks

cryogenics

Iguassu Software Systems

SW

UniControlsSW & HW

UniControlsSW & HW

UnisSW & HW

Satellite On-board segment

and payload

Ground Segment

Launchers

CSRCHW & SW

Ground stations

ERATelecom,

microwave

MeoptaOptics

LA CompositeComposite structures

ReflexX Ray Optics

Research

BBTMaterials

CSRCHW/SW Space

DevicesHW & SW

VZLUSatellite testing

RametTelecom

Microwave

Space Devices

HW & SW

AtekoFuel tanks, cryogenics

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Five Czech companies can play a role in commercial and scientific Five Czech companies can play a role in commercial and scientific space servicesspace services

Added value and commercial

services

Satellite operation services

GisatEO and

GIS

Pramacom SW

Mobile com

ANF DataSoftware

Scientific services and research

BBTMaterials

Iguassu Software Systems

Consulting

ReflexX Ray Optics

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Half of the visited companies have a significant space activityHalf of the visited companies have a significant space activity

CSRC, Gisat, BBT, Space Devices have the highest space turnover ratioCSRC, Gisat, BBT, Space Devices have the highest space turnover ratio

CSRC, VZLU, Anf Data, Gisat, BBT have the highest space contribution in volumeCSRC, VZLU, Anf Data, Gisat, BBT have the highest space contribution in volume

The cumulated total space turnover of these companies is 1.8 M € annuallyThe cumulated total space turnover of these companies is 1.8 M € annually

Space Turn over compared to Total Turn Over

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

Non Space Turn Over Space TO

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The financial structure has an impact on the financial resources The financial structure has an impact on the financial resources methods, and reactivity of the companymethods, and reactivity of the company

Capital structureCapital structure ShareholdersShareholders ExamplesExamples ConsequencesConsequences

Czech majorityCzech majority -Several Czech -Several Czech individualsindividuals

-One Czech individual-One Czech individual

-Czech indiv and Czech -Czech indiv and Czech statestate

-Czech individuals plus -Czech individuals plus foreign companyforeign company

-Czech State plus foreign -Czech State plus foreign banksbanks

- Space Devices, Ateko, LA - Space Devices, Ateko, LA composites, Unicontrols, composites, Unicontrols, CSRC, UnisCSRC, Unis

-Gisat, BBT, Pramacom-Gisat, BBT, Pramacom

-Ramet (Omnipol) -Ramet (Omnipol)

-ERA (Thales, plus Omnipol)-ERA (Thales, plus Omnipol)

Iguassu Software SystemsIguassu Software Systems

-VZLU (Banks)-VZLU (Banks)

Lack of cash flow and Lack of cash flow and investment resourcesinvestment resources

Strong reactivityStrong reactivity

Strong national networkStrong national network

Easier access to Easier access to national marketnational market

Foreign majorityForeign majority - Foreign company- Foreign company

- Foreign company plus - Foreign company plus Czech individualsCzech individuals

- Foreign individuals- Foreign individuals

-Reflex (Bedde)-Reflex (Bedde)

-Anf Data (Siemens)-Anf Data (Siemens)

-Meopta-Meopta

Financial resourcesFinancial resources

Western methods and Western methods and standardstandard

Easier international Easier international partnership?partnership?

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The visited companies have a good personnel educational levelThe visited companies have a good personnel educational level

Educational level

English language level

Low

Low

High

High

2 Companies2 Companies

Total Staff : 57Total Staff : 57











0 Companies0 Companies 0 Companies0 Companies 0 Companies0 Companies

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The assessment showed a potential for the development of space The assessment showed a potential for the development of space activities in the Czech Republicactivities in the Czech Republic

Skills, know-how, industrial network and infrastructure are present :Skills, know-how, industrial network and infrastructure are present :• high academic and technical competenceshigh academic and technical competences

• highhigh quality quality standards standards (8 companies ISO 9001 out of 16 visited) (8 companies ISO 9001 out of 16 visited)

• basic space domain experience in sbasic space domain experience in severaleveral key domains: key domains:– Software and Software and hhardware design and manufacture for ardware design and manufacture for the gthe ground round ssegmentegment– On-board software and hardware, structures,On-board software and hardware, structures, optics design and manufacture optics design and manufacture– RResearch esearch projects on mprojects on materials and opticsaterials and optics– Value-added Value-added servicesservices

A high competitiveness level, due to a high quality / cost ratioA high competitiveness level, due to a high quality / cost ratio This favorable situation makes possible future ESA contracts for the Czech This favorable situation makes possible future ESA contracts for the Czech

companies in the short termcompanies in the short term

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Four types of projects could be proposed to Czech industrial Four types of projects could be proposed to Czech industrial partners in the short termpartners in the short term

Software and hardware projects for Software and hardware projects for the the ground segment :ground segment :• Iguassu Software SystemsIguassu Software Systems, Anf Data (software), Anf Data (software)

• UniControls, UnisUniControls, Unis, CSRC, CSRC (hardware and software)(hardware and software)

• VZLU (VZLU (satellite satellite testing)testing)

On-board hardware, sOn-board hardware, software, oftware, structurestructure projects projects : : • CSRC, Space Devices (on-board hardware and software)CSRC, Space Devices (on-board hardware and software)

• LA Composites (structures)LA Composites (structures)

Scientific projectsScientific projects and research and research::• BBT (materials)BBT (materials)

• RefleReflex, Space Devices (optics and astronomy)x, Space Devices (optics and astronomy)

Added-value sAdded-value serviceervicess ::• Anf Data Anf Data (software for (software for satellite operationsatellite operation))

• Gisat (GIS)Gisat (GIS)

• Iguassu Software Systems Iguassu Software Systems (consulting)(consulting)

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Four key success factors for the development of the Czech space Four key success factors for the development of the Czech space industryindustry

The key success factors for The key success factors for the development of the space industry the development of the space industry in the Czech Republicin the Czech Republic are linked to the improvement of the are linked to the improvement of the weaknesses detectedweaknesses detected ::• « « MarketMarket » » culture culture

• Training and human resources Training and human resources • Communication and Communication and increased information on space projectsincreased information on space projects

• FFinancial resourcesinancial resources

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Communication actions toward Czech and Western companiesCommunication actions toward Czech and Western companies

Communication actions towards Czech companies :Communication actions towards Czech companies :

• Inform Czech companies with no idea on space projects they could be Inform Czech companies with no idea on space projects they could be involved ininvolved in

• Use and promote European Space Industry Directory, ESID websiteUse and promote European Space Industry Directory, ESID website

• Prepare a list of Esa projects ordered by domains and competences Prepare a list of Esa projects ordered by domains and competences neededneeded

• Organize an exchange forums in the Czech Republic with Western Organize an exchange forums in the Czech Republic with Western companiescompanies

Communication actions towards Western companies :Communication actions towards Western companies :

• Inform on opportunities and potential partners in the Czech Republic Inform on opportunities and potential partners in the Czech Republic

• Provide practical advices (cultural, professional, administrative)Provide practical advices (cultural, professional, administrative)

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Czech companies and organisations can use the ESID website for Czech companies and organisations can use the ESID website for their search for space projects partnerstheir search for space projects partners

European Space Industry Directory is a ESA website available European Space Industry Directory is a ESA website available at : at : www.esidirectory.orgwww.esidirectory.org

ESID offers a detailed description of:ESID offers a detailed description of:• 400 Esa member state companies with space activities400 Esa member state companies with space activities

• 1 100 Products and services developed for space programmes1 100 Products and services developed for space programmes

• Contact persons for each company and/or productContact persons for each company and/or product

Products and services are ordered according to the ESA Products and services are ordered according to the ESA classificationclassification

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The ESID website is easily accessible (The ESID website is easily accessible (www.www.esidirectoryesidirectory.org.org))

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Proposed training actionsProposed training actions

ESA could provide Czech companies with training adapted from ESA could provide Czech companies with training adapted from its existing SME programmeits existing SME programme

Training sessions should be made available to Czech space Training sessions should be made available to Czech space company managers, in collaboration with the Ministry of company managers, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, in particular in :Education, in particular in :• Language (English)Language (English)

• Marketing and commercial methodsMarketing and commercial methods

• Technical and management, for example:Technical and management, for example:– ESA standards and vocabularyESA standards and vocabulary

– QualityQuality

– Project managementProject management

– ESA invitations to tenderESA invitations to tender

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Further studiesFurther studies

In collaboration with the Czech Space Office, detect :In collaboration with the Czech Space Office, detect :• New potential space domainsNew potential space domains

• New space market playersNew space market players

Corresponding actions would be :Corresponding actions would be :• Contact subcontractors or suppliers of companies already visitedContact subcontractors or suppliers of companies already visited

• Visit and interview institutions and companies which answered the Visit and interview institutions and companies which answered the questionnairequestionnaire

• Follow-up on organisations which did not replyFollow-up on organisations which did not reply

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The sucessful development of the Space industry will be the result The sucessful development of the Space industry will be the result of the actions of three playersof the actions of three players

The Czech GovernmentThe Czech Government

ESAESA

And above all, the companies themselvesAnd above all, the companies themselves

Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attention

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