The Exploration Company
Munich, Germany · StartupBuilding reusable Nyx capsules to ferry cargo to the ISS and future commercial space stations.
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Startup Hub Poland - Poland Prize (Gdansk)
PARP-backed accelerator attracting international startups to Poland, run by Space3ac in Gdansk. Offers up to EUR 65,000 equity-free funding plus soft-landing support (incorporation, legal/tax, accommodation, visas).
Focus on smart cities, space, and logistics. Scope: International.
PolandGdanskSmart CitiesSpaceLogistics
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