The \u201cSpace for V4\u201d project creates a platform that connects various people from the space industry, research, and business sectors.<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cThe V4 region, and Slovakia in particular, has excellent technological foundations to engage in the space sector. The problem is that the ecosystem is still small, so there are not many activities. The industry has not yet reached a critical mass. Therefore, it is important to educate the public, help companies outside the space field understand this business, and build connections beyond the sector,\u201d<\/em> says Igor \u017da\u010dek, known for projects like Ecocapsule and the Vytah.Conf conference.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe space sector in Slovakia is slowly growing. More than 45 companies work with technologies utilizing satellite data, especially in Earth observation and navigation.<\/strong> A strong technological base and the involvement of universities and research institutions provide a good foundation for further development,\u201d<\/em> explains Anna \u010caplovi\u010dov\u00e1, Executive Director of INOVATO.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ministry of Education coordinates national space activities and international cooperation, supported also by the Ministries of Transport, Environment, Economy, and Interior, which participate in programs such as Galileo and Copernicus. The SARIO agency, with support from the Slovak Space Office, helps connect Slovak companies with foreign partners and supports startups.<\/span><\/p>\nSlovakia and Space: Present and future potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n