Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools for professional and business growth. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business, or refining your career path, having the right guidance can make all the difference. Recognizing this, the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) is offering a free mentoring programme via the EU Space Academy Learning Platform.
Who is this for? Industry professionals, start-ups, public administration professionals, students, researchers, and members of civil society and NGOs.
Why does it matter? Mentorship accelerates growth, helps businesses increase revenue by 83%, and boosts career advancement by 5x more promotions than those without a mentor (Source: Entrepreneur & Forbes).
How does it work?
- Sign up for free on the EU Space Academy Learning Platform
- Answer a few questions to personalise your experience
- Book a one-on-one session with a mentor of your choice
The EU Space Academy Learning Platform
EUSPA’s EU Space Academy Learning Platform offers a free and customisable online development programme, with 10 different set of courses:
- EU Space Programme
- Using EU Space Data and Signals
- Customers and Sales
- Product
- Team
- Business
- Market insights
- Finance
- Regulatory Guidelines
- EU Space for Security
One of the most impactful features is the mentoring programme, connecting participants directly with experienced professionals who can support them with practical, actionable guidance.
Why Mentorship Matters: The Data Speaks for Itself
Research consistently highlights the profound benefits of mentorship across various domains:
- Career Advancement: Employees involved in mentoring programs are promoted five times more often than those not involved. Additionally, 25% of mentees experienced a salary increase, compared to only 5% of non-mentees. (Source: mentorcliq.com )
- Employee Engagement and Retention: Employees with mentors are twice as likely to be engaged at work as those without mentors. Moreover, retention rates are significantly higher for mentees (72%) and mentors (69%) compared to employees who did not participate in mentoring programs (49%). (Source: chronus.com )
- Job Satisfaction: 91% of employees with mentors are satisfied with their jobs, including 57% who are very satisfied. (Source: togetherplatform.com )
What Makes EU Space Academy’s Mentoring Programme Stand Out?
- Open to all: The program is open to all members who sign up to the EU Space Academy Learning Platform and answer a few questions, making mentorship accessible to anyone seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Expert Mentor Network Covering a Wide Range of Topics: Participants gain access to over 35 experienced mentors from industry, academia, and the public sector. Their expertise spans key areas such as Earth Observation, satellite navigation, AI, business modelling, market entry, funding and investment, legal frameworks, regulatory guidance, team development, and more. This breadth ensures highly relevant support for diverse project types and career paths.
- Practical, Real-World Guidance: All mentors bring years—often decades—of applied experience. Their advice is grounded in real-world insights, making it actionable and immediately useful for navigating technical decisions, business growth, and strategic planning in the space sector.
- Flexibility: Participants can select mentors based on their specific needs and schedule individual mentoring sessions.
- Integrated with a Full Learning Ecosystem: Mentoring is not a standalone feature—it complements the EU Space Academy’s extensive offer of 10 courses, workshops, and customisable learning paths. This allows participants to pair expert advice with structured learning and hands-on development.
Meet the Mentors
This program offers direct access to some of the most experienced professionals in the space sector, including:
- Adrian Norris – Partner at Alpha2 consulting
- Regina Kozyra – Founder of Skyvory consulting
- Aikaterini Liakopoulou – Venture Partner at Wefunder
- Giao-Minh Nguyen – Co-Founder of Prométhée Earth Intelligence
…and many more experts
How to Get Started?
- Sign up for free on the EU Space Academy Learning Platform
- Answer a few questions to personalise your experience
- Book a one-on-one session with a mentor of your choice
Seize the opportunity
Whether you want to learn more about the space domain, refine your business strategy, navigate industry challenges, or accelerate your professional development, the EU Space Academy’s mentoring programme offers the resources and connections to propel you forward.
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