Łucja Rugor

Rocket Fuel for Startups: Inside the Funding of New Space

Not so long ago space industry was an entirely governmental branch due to the initial costs of production. Currently new space start-ups are popping up like mushrooms and raising funds like never before. During this panel you will hear different strategies of growth from leading Polish space companies and startups.

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• Maja StaniewskaSpaciveMaja StaniewskaJunior Project Assistant, SpaciveI am (not yet, but close to) a Mechanical Engineer working in the space industry, with a special interest in the defence applications of this sector. I am conducting my own research in this area, focusing on ISRU and obtaining critical raw materials for military purposes in space. Currently I am an intern at Spacive, a Polish space company specializing in thermal engineering, where I learn what it means to be an engineer (and also I conduct marketing campaigns).My other special interest is event management - I have volunteered and worked at numerous conferences, including Economic Forum in Karpacz, one of the biggest political events in Poland.Read full bio →
• Przemysław DróżdżLifteroPrzemysław DróżdżCo-Founder, LifteroPrzemysław Drożdż is the Co-founder and COO of Liftero S.A., a publicly listed company on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, providing next-generation chemical propulsion systems for satellites. He holds a degree from AGH University of Krakow and Kozminski University in Warsaw.Read full bio →
• Łucja RugorKosmokŁucja RugorFounder, KosmokAmbitious project manager interested in the space industry, with a strong background in space systems engineering, hardware design of high-reliability circuits and avionic systems. A fan of Star Trek trying to bring these long-lasting, multipurpose starships to life!Read full bio →
• Ewelina ZarembaEntelechiaEwelina ZarembaCo-founder & CTO, EntelechiaChallenging the "pierwszy polski” mindset we currently have in Polish space industry. Making it globally competitive rather than just national.   Co-founder and CTO of Entelechia PSA. Her goal is to commercialize in-orbit factories, her first step is high-power battery system with integrated thermal management.   With highly experienced team, Entelechia keeps balance between ESA/EC strategic goals and commercial market needs, cooperating with both from the very early stage.    Its batteries will power the next industrial space revolution and provide EU with independence from the major outside-EU suppliers.Read full bio →

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