From Campus to Orbit – Entrepreneurship Lessons from the New Space Economy

Beschreibung

What does it take to turn a student rocket project into a globally recognized space-tech company? Moritz Novak, TU Wien alumnus and CEO of GATE Space, knows the answer firsthand.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 5:00-6:00 PM CET | Online via Zoom | Language: English

After founding GATE Space as a university spin-off, Moritz turned an ambitious idea into an internationally recognized deep-tech company in just a few years. Today, the Vienna-based startup counts multiple ESA contracts among its achievements, holds patents for innovative satellite propulsion technology, operates with a diverse team of 20 specialists – and is gearing up for a milestone launch mission with SpaceX in 2026.

In this exclusive online session Moritz shares the real story behind building a space startup: the milestones, the setbacks, the hard decisions – and what it truly means to compete in the next trillion-dollar industry.

What you'll take away:

How to identify and seize opportunities in the booming New Space economy
What deep-tech entrepreneurship actually looks like in a resource-constrained environment
Why focus and relentless iteration are the two most underrated startup superpowers
Austria's unique position as a strategic hub for space innovation

Whether you're passionate about space, entrepreneurship, or both – this session is for you.

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