More than 100 Irish companies actively engaged with the European space sector, new report finds

Enterprise Ireland has today announced publication of the ‘Space Activities in Ireland 2023’ Report, highlighting the growing participation and success of Irish companies in the European space sector. Pictured is Marina Donohoe, Head of Research and Innovation at Enterprise Ireland,Danny Gleeson, Chief Commercial Officer and co-founder of Réaltra, Minister Emer Higgins, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail and Michael Martin Engineering Manager at Réaltra. Pic Shane O'Neill Coalesce. 

More than 100 Irish companies were actively engaged with the European space sector (ESA) last year, with a new report by Enterprise Ireland demonstrating the "significant expansion" of Ireland's role in the industry.

In 2023, the ESA awarded contracts worth €9.9m to Irish companies primarily focused on industrial activities, with industrial co-funding of €2.2m further supporting these enterprises.