ESA brings public and private capital together to accelerate Europe’s space economy
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ESA hosted the Investor Forum 2026 at its Paris headquarters on September 18, 2026, bringing together close to 200 participants including investors, financial institutions, industry leaders and policymakers. The event explored how public demand and private capital can work together to strengthen Europe's space competitiveness, industrial capabilities and commercial growth.
Paris, 18 September 2026 – Access to appropriate finance is becoming a strategic enabler of Europe’s space ambitions. At ESA Headquarters in Paris, investors, financial institutions, industry leaders, European institutions and policymakers, representing close to 200 participants, came together for the Investor Forum 2026 to explore how public demand and private capital can work together to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, industrial capabilities and commercial growth.
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