ESA Business Applications Ambassador

Develop space-based innovative and commercially sustainable services with the support of ESA

Dr Lucía F. de la Bella

As ESA Ambassador “I bring space solutions to non-space companies”

Are you a non-space company with a fantastic project and looking for funding? Are you an institution looking to include ESA presence at an event?

Discover how ESA Space Solutions can power your business!

My background is in theoretical cosmology, having held relevant lead positions in my previous role at the University of Portsmouth.

The most relevant was my lead role as validation of ground segment software in the ESA mission Euclid. With further broad experience in the space sector.

I have applied astrophysics techniques to real-world problems using satellite downstream applications.

I have designed space missions to address climate change and planetary resilience. I also contributed to organizing Mission Space, launching the University of Portsmouth’s space ambitions, and playing a significant role in composing the University of Portsmouth space charter.

I have also been a Space Academic Network Fellow, writing case studies to support the UK Space Agencies Business case towards ESA CMIN22.


Funding Opportunities

Direct Negotiation Call

ESA Space Solutions offers a popular direct negotiation call for SMEs and start-ups, providing the opportunity to develop proposals at their own pace with no competition and open all year round. This unique opportunity allows businesses to engage with the ESA Ambassador Platform and learn more about the benefits of this program. 

Contact your ESA Ambassador Platform to find out more and take advantage of this exciting opportunity.


Testimonials

"ESA Ambassadors provide seasoned and high-quality feedback, helping applicants turn initial drafts into solid proposals that maximise the chances to secure the funding needed to drive innovation forward." - Victor Becerra is Professor of Power Systems Engineering, University of Portsmouth

“Lucia has provided us great support during the preparation of several APQs for project proposals in response to ESA calls, helping us to improve the quality of each proposal in all its aspects (technical, business, project management) and raising our confidence in potential good outcomes”. Marco Morelli Board Director of siHealth

“The Business Applications process is phased and very complex. The ESA Ambassador’s role is indispensable during preparations and throughout the application process. Ultimately, the guidance and support help turning good ideas into great proposals.” - Alexander Fraess-Ehrfeld, Airborne Robotics


Contact Information:

Email: esa-bass@port.ac.uk