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We are opening the call for applications to participate in the Catalonia Space 2030 pavilion at Space Tech Expo Europe 2026 (Bremen)

May 12, 2026

Are you an innovative company or a research and innovation centre in the space sector? 

If you answered in the affirmative to the previous question, your company or centre could be selected to exhibit at the Catalonia Space 2030 pavilion. This initiative is promoted by the Government of Catalonia within the framework of the Catalonia Space 2030 Strategy for Catalonia and coordinated by the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC), and will be featured at the upcoming edition of Space Tech Expo Europe. The congress, which brings together all types of international organisations and is one of the leading benchmarks in the space sector, will take place in Bremen from the 17th to the 19th of November 2026.

Space Tech Expo Europe 2026 is the ninth edition of Europe’s largest and most prominent trade fair for space technology and services. The exhibition showcases the latest space technologies and provides opportunities for networking, interacting, and debating current industry topics. A key B2B event, the fair annually attracts thousands of industry leaders, including manufacturers, service providers, research organisations, and government agencies. For companies within the space sector, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to connect with other industry professionals, discover the latest innovations and trends, and establish new collaborations. Furthermore, it enables businesses to showcase their own products and services to a broad and specialised audience. 

This year, the Government of Catalonia will once again host a pavilion at the event, coordinated by the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC), in a prominent location designed to facilitate networking with other key players in the global space sector. The Catalonia Space 2030 pavilion is an initiative within the framework of the Catalonia Space 2030 Strategy, promoted by the Government through the Secretariat for Digital Policies of the Ministry of Business and Labour.

Companies will be able to use the pavilion to hold meetings and/or any other activities deemed relevant and agreed upon. These spaces will allow visitors, businesses, and organisations attending the congress to showcase their activities, establish contacts, and promote collaborations on a global scale. 

This initiative seeks to project the industrial, innovation, and talent-generation capabilities present within the Catalan ecosystem to the world. The pavilion will showcase the potential for interaction between the space and digital sectors—both strategic for the emergence of the new space economy—as well as the various institutions in attendance and the strengths of the Catalonia Space 2030 Strategy and the sectors involved in this ecosystem. 

Companies and entities hosted within the pavilion will enjoy maximum visibility, as well as the opportunity to participate in various dissemination and internationalisation activities held during the fair. Furthermore, they will receive guidance and support from the promoters of the strategy.

The deadline for the submission of applications is 14 June 2026 (23:59).

‘Catalonia Space 2030’ Pavilion at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025. IEEC

Participation modalities

Modality 1: Dedicated space within the ‘Catalonia Space 2030’ pavilion (co-exhibitor). Between 4 and 6 companies will be hosted under this modality, each having a dedicated area.

  • Reserved area with a specific space of between 5 and 9 m2.
  • Access to the pavilion’s meeting area.
  • Inclusion in the Catalonia Space 2030 catalogue for Space Tech Expo Europe 2026. 
  • Participation in the various events promoted by the organisers of the Catalonia Space 2030 pavilion within the framework of Space Tech Expo Europe 2026. 
  • Promotion through various communication channels (website, press, etc.).

The cost for the co-exhibitor modality is €500. The company must cover all costs associated with travel, transport, and the installation of specific content within its space.

Modality 2: Company showcasing within the ‘Catalonia Space 2030’ pavilion

  • Access to the pavilion’s meeting area.
  • Inclusion in the Catalonia Space 2030 catalogue for Space Tech Expo Europe 2026. 
  • Participation in the various events promoted by the organisers of the Catalonia Space 2030 pavilion within the framework of Space Tech Expo Europe 2026. 
  • Promotion through various communication channels (website, press, etc.).

The cost for the showcasing modality is €200. The company must cover all costs associated with travel and transport.

Modality 3: Catalan ecosystem company with its own stand outside the ‘Catalonia Space 2030’ pavilion

  • Inclusion in the Catalonia Space 2030 catalogue for Space Tech Expo Europe 2026. 
  • Participation in the various events promoted by the organisers of the Catalonia Space 2030 pavilion within the framework of Space Tech Expo Europe 2026. 
  • Promotion through various communication channels (website, press, etc.).

This modality is free of charge. We encourage all Catalan ecosystem companies with their own stand outside the Catalonia Space 2030 pavilion to participate under this modality. The company must cover all costs associated with travel and transport.

Mandatory requirements

To take part in the selection process, it is necessary to:

  • Send an email with your contact details to info-apec@ieec.cat before the deadline, indicating “Space Tech Expo Europe 2026” in the subject line.
  • Documentation to be attached to the email:
    • Selection of the desired participation modality (1, 2 or 3). 
    • Brief description in English and Catalan (between 80 and 100 words). This will be the description used for the event catalogues, as well as in the dissemination and communication actions deemed appropriate by the driving entities of the Catalonia Space 2030 Strategy. Your consent is considered implicit. It is important that the text is clear and descriptive. 
    • Attach a PowerPoint file with a corporate presentation of the company in English. Maximum 15 slides. 
    • Attach a file with the logo you wish to appear in the catalogue (in a high-resolution format: Freehand, Illustrator, etc.). This will be the logo used for your company’s signage at the Government of Catalonia pavilion. 
    • The PowerPoint and the logo must be sent via a file transfer website, e.g. Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc.

Selection criteria

  • Be a Catalan company or research and innovation center working within the space business sector.

The selection committee will consider:

  • The level of innovation and originality of your company’s or center’s products, services, or applications. 
  • Internationalization potential. 
  • The degree of market readiness or implementation of your products, services, or applications.

For more information, you can contact info-apec@ieec.cat.

Selected companies will be notified before June 30, 2026.