On Monday 25 April 2016, SES S.A. announced the launch of SATLAS, a business incubator aiming to develop pioneering activities, from fields such as e-learning, energy, Fintech, resource management, smart cities, media and logistics, into successful Satcom applications.
SATLAS will seek entrepreneurs with innovative ideas linked to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in need of satellite communications to support the design, development and testing of their products, with both business and technical resources. The ultimate objective will be the creation of viable Satcom solutions.
The project will be co-funded under European Space Agency's ARTES 3 - 4 SATCOM - APPS programme. SES Techcom Services will procide the access to resources and services including broadband platforms and terminals, hardware, software and technical assistance, and training to selected candidates, who will be able to draw on SATLAS to validate their ideas by running a pilot phase.
"SES takes great pride in being at the forefront of innovation within the satellite communications sector, and this new incubator offers a great opportunity to the next generation of visionaries," stated Gerhard Bethscheider, Managing Director at SES Techcom Services. "With SATLAS, ideas can take shape, be tested and eventually be developed as part of a new wave of SATCOM applications."
More information on SATLAS and how to apply can be found at www.satlas.lu. A related presentation will be held at the annual ARTES Applications Workshop in Brussels on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 April 2016.
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