We are pleased to announce and invite you to one of our weekly online zoom events.
 

The European Space Deep-tech Innovation Centre ESDI – accelerating deep-tech

The European Space Deep-tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) is a center of excellence established as a partnership of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Switzerland. Under leadership of ESA and in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI), ESDI develops and commercializes deep-tech for space. Its mission is to accelerate deep-tech innovation by setting up a cooperative research framework, guiding research teams, and funding innovative research programs.
 
ESDI has identified conundrums in the field of deep-tech, which serve as the foundation for future research and development activities. The core elements of the program include a focus on use-inspired, transformative research with a credible short-term potential for commercial applications and immediate practical impact.
 
One of the key upcoming research programs focuses on quantum technology, implemented in partnership with the PSI. This program aims to explore and develop quantum technologies applicable to space, addressing some of the most challenging problems faced by ESA and its Member States.


Speaker

Johann Richard, Head of ESDI
Johann Richard is the Head of the European Space Deep-tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) at the European Space Agency (ESA). This Centre of excellence under ESA leadership is a collaboration between ESA and Switzerland, with the mission to accelerate the development and accessibility of deep technology for ESA's programs and the broader Swiss and European space sector.
 
In his role at ESA, Johann oversees the development of research programs that aim to connect breakthrough research of collaborative research programmes for disruptive research linked to commercialization. He is currently working with a team from the Paul Scherrer Institute to set up an initial program focused on quantum technologies and data management. Before his current position, Johann was part of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), where he engaged in industrial policy, technology strategy, and business incubation, specifically within the Swiss Delegation to ESA.
 
Johann's academic background lies in Physical Electronics and Innovation Management, complemented with Public Governance and Administration. His career trajectory has taken him from startups to industry, public administration, and international organizations, encompassing technology, IT, consulting, as well as policy and strategy work across various organizational levels.

Moderator

Christoph S. Harder, Ph.D.
Christoph Harder received the EE Diploma in 1979 (ETH, Zurich) and from Caltech (Pasadena) Master (1980) and PhD (1983) and has completed the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration TEP (2001). 

Date
Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Time
12:00 - 12:45

Software
Zoom

Costs
free of charge

Registration only necessary once
This event series requires registration (see link above). We will send you the access information (Zoom-link and ID) by email after the registration. As the Zoom link remains the same every week, you do not need to register again for the following meetings.

Contact
Dr. Johann Richard
Head of ESDI
Email: johann.richard@esa.int

Contact Swissphotonics
Dr. Christian Bosshard
Managing Director Swissphotonics
+41 79 405 1826

20 June 2024, Christian Bosshard