Space Network launches second global hub in Greece
- Andy Campbell
- May 6
- 3 min read
Athens, Greece 6th May 2025
Space Network | Greece launched support Greek space startups and scaleups through global connections, strategic funding, and collaboration platforms.
Hub to activate local talent through targeted training and industry experience.
Initiative to enhance community engagement and visibility, positioning Greece as a strategic bridge in the global space economy.
Space Network, one of the fastest-growing global networks supporting the commercial space sector, today announced the establishment of Space Network | Greece. This initiative underscores Space Network's commitment to international expansion, fostering global collaboration and innovation to drive commercial growth within the space economy.
Space Network | Greece will focus on three pivotal areas:
Commercial Support: Facilitating growth for Greek space startups and scaleups by connecting them with international networks, strategic funding opportunities, and collaborative platforms to enable scaling and global market penetration.
Talent Activation: Collaborating with universities and technical institutes, Space Network | Greece aims to provide students, recent graduates, and young professionals with practical industry experiences, targeted training, and networking events to strengthen their capabilities in the global space workforce.
Community Engagement: Increasing visibility and accessibility of the Greek space sector through public events, meetups, industry gatherings, and forums, fostering stronger community involvement and collaboration.
Fotios Kotzakioulafis, Hub Manager of Space Network | Greece, shared his vision for the new initiative: "Space Network | Greece is not just about supporting the local ecosystem, it's about making sure Greece plays an active role in shaping the future of space. We have brilliant minds in our universities, an ambitious startup scene, and strong cultural ties across Europe, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean. In the long term, Greece can also serve as a connector between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Now it's time to turn that potential into real partnerships, global visibility, and tools for the next generation to lead."
Space Network Founder and CEO, Andy Campbell, stated: "I'm delighted to announce Space Network | Greece as the next significant step in our international expansion following the recent launch of Space Network | Africa. Greece's strategic position and burgeoning innovation ecosystem make it an ideal hub for connecting diverse regional markets. By establishing hubs like these around the globe, Space Network is committed to nurturing international collaboration and commercial growth across the entire global space community."
Space Network | Greece will become an essential bridge, linking universities, research centres, startups, policymakers, and international stakeholders. This strategic positioning aims to significantly boost Greece’s role within the global space economy, fostering regional cooperation and contributing actively to the future of global space exploration and commercialisation.
For further information, visit www.spacenetwork.net or contact:
Space Network
Andy Campbell
+44 (0)7973 286 432
About Space Network
Founded in 2023 with offices in Glasgow and New York, we’ve quickly grown into a dynamic hub for all things space related. Space Network is committed to fostering international collaboration and driving innovation on a larger scale. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to advance the commercial growth of the global space sector and integrate space technology across all industries.
At Space Network, we are more than just a network - we are ecosystem builders. Our support is grounded in three core pillars:
Support | Connect | Fund
We provide tailored business guidance, meaningful connections between talent, suppliers and intelligent funding solutions to empower space companies to innovate, scale and thrive.
Our values are the foundation of everything we do.
Supportive - We empower businesses and individuals to achieve their full potential through guidance, collaboration, and opportunity.
Commercial - We drive economic growth by fostering commercially viable opportunities, ensuring sustainability and scalability for the space sector.
Ambitious - We champion bold thinking, innovation, and the drive to push boundaries in the global space economy.
Join us as we help shape the future of space and drive the next wave of innovation, growth, and opportunity.
Founding partners of Space Network are: Burness Paull, Eureka!Europe, Johnston Carmichael, Marks and Clerk, Sustainable Alpha, ID Cyber Solutions, PortfolioXD, The Events Hub and Stellar Space Consulting
