Tech Needs Matchmaking – Space vs Autonomous Control Systems
The workshop will focus on technological challenges in the field of autonomous control systems, finding suitable solutions in space applications, and identifying shared opportunities.
Participants will have the chance to link current technical challenges in a segment of autonomous systems with innovative space technologies and start working on joint applications.
🚀 Tech Needs Matchmaking at Technology Centre Prague
📅 Date: 25 September 2025 (Thursday)
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 (lunch included)
📍 Venue: Technology Centre Prague, Room Vltava
Registration is here.
Keynote Speakers
- Petr Hnízdil - Prolab Engineering – a leading Czech company innovating in robotics, engineering, and transport systems.
- Jaroslav Machan – ŠKODA AUTO / CTU (Czech Technical University in Prague) – autonomous driving and AI in transport, active in both industry and academia.
- Jana Kominek Vecerkova – EUSPA – technology challanges abd trends as well Cassini initiative for SMEs.
They will introduce specific technological problems seeking solutions – many of which may be addressed with space-enabled technologies.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Automotive companies looking for new solutions in autonomous driving, sensors, materials, data processing, etc.
- Autonomous solutions—systems capable of performing tasks or making decisions independently, often using AI, sensors, and real-time data processing
- Space companies in the field of space technology with a focus on navigation, communication, EO, and control systems
What to Expect on the Day
🟦 10:00 – Welcome Coffee
🟦 10:30 – Introduction to ESA Tech Broker, autonomous control systems and space solutions overview
🟦 11:00 – Presentation of technology needs by Prolab Engineering and ŠKODA AUTO/CTU and EUSPA
🟦 12:00 – Lunch / Networking
🟦 13:00 – Workshop exploring solutions via space technologies
🟦 14:30 – Wrap-up and Next Steps toowards further cooperation
🟦 15:00 – Coffe and Networking
You will meet companies from the autonomous control system domain as well as experts who have access to space sector ready-to-transfer technologies and know how.
Why Participate?
✅ Gain access to new innovation channels through proven space technologies.
✅ Explore solutions for transport and security challenges via dual-use space innovations.
✅ Build valuable connections with industry, academia, and ESA Technology Broker – who will support participants technology cooperation and project development.
Join Us at Technology Centre Prague
📅 Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 15:00
📍 Venue: Room Vltava, Technology Centre Prague
This initiative is powered by ESA Technology Broker Czechia, supported by ESA (European Space Agency), and hosted by Technology Centre Prague.
