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Neadvance is a Machine Vision Intelligent Engine company that develops computer vision and artificial intelligence solutions for digital transformation. It will contribute to the development of a solution, based on satellite images and computer vision technology that allows, with high granularity and embedded AI algorithms, to manage and monitor a set of programmed activities (road works, events) as well as to detect and monitor a set of non-planned occurrences on land or sea (such as fires, floods, traffic accidents and catastrophes) or at sea (unauthorised vessels, disasters).

NOS is among the Portuguese companies with the highest investment in Research and Development (R&D) and holds a record number of patent applications. Within the framework of the New Space Portugal agenda, NOS is actively engaged in the development of highly optimised 5G trackers, 5G environmental noise solutions, and 5G telemetry within the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). These advancements include the capability to communicate with both terrestrial and space infrastructure, particularly in maritime or remote scenarios.

Omnidea has a multidisciplinary team with highly qualified professionals with an extensive engineering background, offering solutions to the challenges inherent to the aerospace industry, namely the development of propulsion systems, airborne platforms, and advanced manufacturing technologies. At New Space Portugal will be responsible for the development of the propulsion system of the satellites and for the Engine Test Centre.

Open Cosmos design, build and operate space missions, providing straightforward access to high quality satellite data and insights on a global scale. Our end-to-end mission management solution, OpenOrbit, takes care of the entire mission, from concept design through to manufacture, test and launch so all you need to do is focus on your mission output. DataCosmos integrates satellite imagery, data, and applications for actionable intelligence. OpenConstellation fosters collaboration and enhances global coverage. Our vision is to simplify access to space. We provide detailed global views and advanced data tools, empowering organisations to make impactful changes in order to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.

SpinWorks is an aerospace and defence company founded in 2006 with the capability to develop small complete air and space systems. It will contribute to the optimisation of hyperspectral and multispectral cameras, as well as the miniaturisation of a hyperspectral one for limited series production. Additionally it will invest in the investment on the installation of an optical unit dedicated to instrument production, assembly and testing.

Empresa incubada no TechLabs-Centro de Inovação da Universidade de Lisboa, a Synopsis Planet congrega recursos qualificados com experiência no setor espacial com recursos técnicos na área da ótica e opto-mecânica. Na New Space Portugal propõe-se desenvolver um sensor de atitude Star Tracker especialmente desenvolvido para missões New Space e Space Safety.

Thales Edisoft is one of the most important Portuguese technology development companies in the defense, aerospace and security fields, responsible for the development of engineering solutions and services, including software development, systems integration, operations support and technology consulting. At New Space Portugal it will be responsible for the ground segment system that includes ground stations for high and very high resolution constellations, as well as SAR. It will participate in the provision of Earth Observation services within the scope of Defence-Security and in the development of avionics for the two optical and SAR constellations.

THINKDIGITAL is a group specialised in innovation, applied in IoT solutions, in several industrial sectors. In this project it will participate in the development of new 5G sensors (global satellite roaming), highly optimised in the IoT context that can communicate with the 5G IoT ground infrastructure (when available) and with the space infrastructure (in scenarios without ground coverage).

A Trigger produz e comercializa controladores para a operação de rega fertilização e tratamento. Neste consórcio irá participar no desenvolvimento de uma solução, assente em imagens satélite e tecnologia computer vision que permita com elevada granularidade analisar o estado e qualidade de jardins e plantações agrícolas, alindo AI para aferir necessidades de rega ou outro tipo de intervenção.

Today, the University of Beira Interior stands as a distinguished public higher education institution, recognised both nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, the university has been a cornerstone in the education of senior staff in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering. Its expertise covers various domains such as Aerospace Vehicle Design, Aerospace Structures, Aerospace Propulsion, Aerospace Systems Dynamics, and Control, among others.