The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Find out more about space activities in our 23 Member States, and understand how ESA works together with their national agencies, institutions and organisations.
Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
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IPTEC is an international marketplace designed to assist companies and organisations develop their technology transfer business. CEOs, VPs, directors and managers from multinational companies, SMEs, universities and research centres responsible for Intellectual Property (IP) licensing come to meet their counterparts around the world. The unique venue offers an inspiring atmosphere for this essential gathering of technology transfer professional.