Space Bridge Fund - a public-private early stage technology seed funding

The Fund intends to invest in start-ups realizing R&D projects in Proof of Concept and Proof of Principle stages by providing them initial non-equity financing before the start-up company is incorporated (“pre-equity investment stage”) followed by the private capital equity investment (20%) leveraged with a public grant (80%) (“equity investment stage”). The projects to be funded would be prepared by the high growth potential, technology oriented companies in space-related industries, so mainly operating in the sectors of Key Enabling Technologies (KETs).
The Fund’s objective is to combine the potential of an existing Professional network of Mazovia Cluster ICT, The Fund Strategic Partners, Key Technology Advisors and The Fund Managers in space industry and space-oriented scientific and academic institutions with The Fund Managers’ investment expertise in order to identify R&D projects with high commercial and international growth potential, provide them financing, build value and sell with a substantial capital gain for Private Investors.
Space Bridge Fund intends to invest in 20 early stage technology companies in the areas of Space and Satellite Technology and technologies using the space industry resources for development of products and services, which can be applied in other industry sectors. The funding for selected start-ups - up to 250,000 €.