Past events

RIT, Space for Innovation and Growth, was a project and partnership between academia, industry and the public sector that aims to create regional growth and make northern Sweden a stronger cluster in the global space arena. In this film you can learn about the project’s results and effects. The latest RIT project, RIT2021+, was runned […]

Join us in Kiruna on 19-20 September on the lunch-to-lunch Space Innovation Forum, as we wrap up the RIT-projects (Rymd för Innovation och Tillväxt), first launched in 2015 and closing in 2023. We look forward to share valueable insights and inspiring examples of REAL impact of collaboration and innovation spanning 8 years.  – The RIT project has attracted […]

Welcome to listen to a Benchmark from the Region of Norrbotten made by Johanna Bergstrom Roos, project manager for RIT (Space Innovation and Growth) who for the past seven years worked with developing the regional space ecosystem in northern Sweden to grow with new start-ups, more capital, and new space capacity in the region. We […]

  We meet on May 10 at 12.20-13.20 at Space Campus (Room D1) or online Join us and our key note speaker Lucy van der Tas for a unique opportunity to hear what it is like to work for ESA from someone who has been there for nearly 4 decades. Lucy joined ESA in 1983 […]

Join in for Aerospace Cluster Sweden’s digital breakfast seminars and catch on new opportunities, trends and insights from a broad network of academia and industry representatives. When: Second Tuesday of each month between 9.00-9.30. Where: If you want to be part of this contact Aerospace Cluster Sweden

Space is predicted to be a trillion dollar industry with massive investments into new technology advancing humanity’s future both in space and on Earth. 

  We meet on April 12 at 12.20-13.20 at Space Campus (Room D1) or online Here’s the link to the event. Programme 12:20-13:20 – Part 1  at Space Campus (Room D1) or online. – Welcome – Femke Kranenbarg, space students at LTU in Kiruna. – Key speaker: Katarina Eriksson, “Graphic designer with a focus on […]

STARTS: March 24th at 19.00 STOPS: March 26th at 17:00 WHERE: LTU Campus in Luleå and Space Campus in Kiruna HWO: Students and others interested in creating sollutions using space technology to help strengthen Europe’s security. The event is getting planned for the moment and all details will soon be published. Meanwhile, read more here […]

From Sweden to space The market for space launch services is expected to have a significant growth in the coming years. Increased interest and efforts for satellite and probe launches is an important factor of this growth. The development and launching of satellites for innumerable functions, such as national defence, weather monitoring, daily communication and […]

Join in for Aerospace Cluster Sweden’s digital breakfast seminars and catch on new opportunities, trends and insights from a broad network of academia and industry representatives. When: Second Tuesday of each month between 9.00-9.30. Where: If you want to be part of this contact Aerospace Cluster Sweden

  WHEN: February 8th, 15.30-20.00 (We know the last bus will have left Camus by then so we’ll make sure you get home safe after the event has ended) WHERE: Campus Kiruna, D1 HWO: Space students at Space Campus   The PopUp Innovation Party lets you challenge your creativity, collaborate and develop your problem-solving skills […]

  We meet on February 1  at 12.20-13.20 at Space Campus (Room D1) or on line No registration needed (the link will be published on our own FaceBook group Women in Space Kiruna the day before for those participating on line) Programme 12:20-13:20 – Part 1  at Space Campus (Room D1) or on line – […]

Join in for Aerospace Cluster Sweden’s digital breakfast seminars and catch on new opportunities, trends and insights from a broad network of academia and industry representatives. When: Second Tuesday of each month between 9.00-9.30. Where: If you want to be part of this contact Aerospace Cluster Sweden

    We meet on December 5  at 12.20-13.20 at Space Campus (Room D1) or on line No registration needed (the link will be sent out the day before for those participating on line) Programme 12:20-13:00 – Part 1 – Welcome – Johanna Bergström Roos, LTU Business – Key speaker is Sandra Vázquez Martín from […]

Meet us at Space Tech Expo Bremen Luleå University of Technology and IRF The Swedish Institute for Space Physics will be happy to meet you and answer any questions you might have about the northern Sweden space hub. Find us at: Booth v33

For the third year in a row, we gather space sector startups, industry, talent, experts, investors, and decision makers all to nurture the potential we see there.  Join us in-person or online on the 7th and 8th November at Space Investment & Talent Day and prepare for takeoff. More info and signup 

Luleå University of Technology and IRF The Swedish Institute for Space Physics will be happy to meet you and answer any questions you might have about the northern Sweden space hub. Please don’t hesitate to reach to us and book a time to chat: Olle Persson Aerospace Cluster Sweden [email protected] Mobile: +46 72 7338839 Rymdcampus […]

    We meet on October 13 at 15:45-16:45 at Space Campus (in the Aula)  We have invited two very inspiring women in space, both alumni from the LTU space engineering programme here at Space Campus, who will share their interesting journey from being a space student to well established role models in the Swedish […]

The next frontier  THE SPACE SECTOR IN NORRBOTTEN TOMORROW AND BEYOND We look forward to hearing speakers from ESA, EU, the Swedish National Space Agency and The Swedish Armed Forces. Other highlights include panel discussions and networking opportunities with business leaders, academia, public sector and students as well as a visit and presentation of Space […]

Welcome to this digital breakfast session to learn more about: Syncore/Etteplan Space Innovation Forum 12-13 October Space Tech Expo Bremen 15-17 November (Aerospace Cluster Sweden will be attending). Teams-link available via [email protected]

We are delighted to invite you to a series of seminars: Product innovation for Aerospace Applications Description:  Welcome to a PhD and practitioners series of seminars where product development methods and product innovations for aerospace applications will be explored, in terms of scientific research in the field, combined with practical examples. Aerospace applications currently in […]

Space technology in our everyday lives has been a fact for a long time and contributes in various ways in research, business and the public sector. But what are we really talking about and how can space technology contribute to a more sustainable development? Johanna Bergström Roos, project manager of RIT2021, will talk about the […]

Welcome to join us for a “Walk & Talk” between space lovers in Kiruna. Now that the Covid situation seems to have stabilized (let’s keep our fingers crossed ?), we think it would be a great idea to socialize more and meet more people passionate about space. We will gather this group once every month […]

  We kindly invite you to a short meeting on April 29 at 12:20, to talk about how to start our meetings again after the lock down of Covid. Both women and men are warmly welcome. Woman in Space Kiruna This is a local initiative with the ambition to meet once a month in real […]

Welcome to an inspiring afternoon where we talk about space and different opportunities for space students at LTU. You will meet a professor, an innovation expert, a space student alumnus who has started a new space company, a space engineer at Esrange Space Centre and space students representing Giron – the newly established space student […]

  Space research and development enables critical innovation, boosts economic growth, and helps us understand and deal with global challenges. In fact, our future in space could decide our future on Earth. Sweden is now on the verge of providing unique access to space from European ground. At the upcoming Space Innovation Forum, we therefore […]

Meet us at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, on November 16-18. You can find us at the “T23” location together with Luleå University of Technology, the Swedish Institute of Space Physics, the Swedish Space Corporation and Aerospace Cluster Sweden. Learn more about the event here.

Welcome to the webinar “IRF SpaceLab environmental testing capabilities” on June 30th at 1300-1330. To register send an email to [email protected]. Read more about SpaceLab here.

Aerospace Cluster Sweden (ACS) is starting a series of digital breakfast seminars the second Tuesday of each month between 9.00-9.30. The goal is to share inspiration, exchange knowledge from each other and create new collaboration opportunities within the cluster. At the same time, new opportunities and challenges we face can be identified, discussed, and perhaps […]

We kindly invite you to an online lunch seminar Wednesday May 19 at 12.30-13.30 Programme 12.30  Welcome, Johanna Bergström Roos, LTU Business 12.40  What’s going on at Esrange Space Center?, Pavritha Manghaipathy, SSC 13.00  Teknikkvinnor in our region, Emelie Törnvist, Teknikkvinnor 13.10  Social Media Group for Women in Space, Mevine Staaden, LTU 13.20  Women in […]

  LTU Business has, in collaboration with LTU, developed a program for regional small and medium-sized companies that want to broaden their business opportunities in a rapidly growing market. The space industry is expanding, which creates good growth opportunities for the local and regional business community. The demand for satellite data is increasing markedly, not […]

  How can space fuel regional innovation and growth? Innovation is the rocket for growth and attractiveness is its fuel. But what does it take to convince decision-makers, capital owners and talented individuals to get on board? What are the opportunities in and for Norrbotten as a leading space region? And how do we capture […]

We invite you to our annual conference! Here you have the chance to take part in interesting presentations from experts in the industry and listen to companies that provide examples of challenges, abilities and solutions. 10.00 – 14.00 online. Read more and register here

Photo taken at a previous meeting with Women in Space We kindly invite you to an online lunch seminar Monday March 8 at 12.30-13.30 Programme 12.30  Welcome, Johanna Bergström Roos, LTU Business 12.40  International Women’s Day, Ioana-Simona Rosca, LTU 12.45  Activities in Women in Space, Mevine Staaden, LTU 12.50  Equal opportunities for women a century […]

What are the business opportunities based on the use of satellite data? What role can your company play in Norrbotten’s investment in the space industry? Welcome to an open and inspiring webinar where we take a closer look at business powered by satellite data and showcase some examples of how it is used by innovative […]

Dissertation in Electrical and Space Engineering

Get important information and ask your questions about the dream summer job of 2021 at our digital lunch meeting about LTU Business Summer. LTU Business Summer gives you as a student the opportunity to work for nine weeks with idea and business development in real cases together with other students and our experienced coaches. The […]

Dissertation in Onboard Space Systems

There is more to space than just rocket science! From agriculture, to tourism and even data analytics, there are many companies using space technology for a variety of innovative business applications. Space Investment Day kicks off on 26 November at 10:00-16:00 and is arranged by Innovatum in Trollhättan and ESA BIC Sweden, led by Arctic Business […]

Workpackage 4 within the RIT2021 project is working to establishing the national cluster Aerospace Cluster Sweden in the region of Norrbotten. Now we have been invited to take part of a seminar about Saab’s capabilities and future solutions for civilaerospace. Book 30 minutes on Friday November 20 with start at 10.00 CET. The webinar we […]

Take part in Act In Space Sweden Hackathon on the 13th-14th of November 2020, semi-finals in Luleå  & Trollhättan/Gothenburg. The registration will be open Sep 12th. The Global Act In Space Final will be organized in January 2021 in France. Please observe that due to the Covid19-situation changes can be made.

Do you have a business idea you dream of realizing? Our ideation workshop, organised by Venture Cup in collaboration with RIT2021 and LTU Business, is the ultimate chance for you to take the first step towards realizing your business idea! During this creative workshop, on November 2 at 16.00-18.00, we will inspire and teach you […]

LiftOff Kiruna is the largest and most exciting space themed job fair in Sweden. Aiming to bring the space industry to students, and providing the employers with the opportunity to meet top talent, LiftOff Kiruna returns for the fourth time on the 7th and 8th of October. The future of the space industry is made […]

Bring space data down to Earth and make successful business Come join us create links between new and emerging business sectors. We need your help to become fully operational and to build a commercially successful ecosystem were your business can contribute and benefit. Satellites generate enormous amount of data, often free of charge, that is […]

Take part in the Copernicus Hackathon Sweden on the 26th-28th of September 2020 (on line). Registration for the hackathon is now open! 150 000 SEK worth of prizes and giveaways 7 great challenges related to Climate Change, Life on Land and Covid-19   Spots are limited, sign up and play your part!” #Coparnicushackathon * Please […]

Welcome to join in a workshop too “sharpen” ACS strategy in marketing communication on August 12 at 09.00-11.00. The purpose is to provide optimal support for your growth in the aerospace industry. Areas that we will discuss include: Which target groups should ACS aim for? What is our message? What activities are needed? The workshop […]

Welcome to participate when Christo Dordlofva will defend his PhD dissertation. Titel: Qualification Aspects in Design for Additive Manufacturing: A Study in the Space Industry Date: 17 March at 09:00 Location: Luleå University of Technology,  room A109 in the A House Read more about Christo’s work here.

The next Space Innovation Forum will take place in Kiruna on Mars 11-12, lunch to lunch as usual. The increasing demand for Micro Launchers presents a great business opportunity for Norrbotten and Sweden. As we dedicate this Space Innovation Forum to learn about micro launchers, we have invited national and international cutting-edge companies to share […]

Swedish Space Data Lab, Arctic Business* and Innovatum Startup invite you to the Space Data Hackathon! You will use Earth observation and AI to solve the problem of clouds blocking areas to gather satellite information. Participants will get access to data from the Copernicus programme, support from experts and the option to follow-up with technichal […]

Do you want to work with business idea development on real space cases, in teams of passionate colleagues? LTU Business invites students interested in the idea development program LTU Business Summer to an information lunch. We offer a light lunch while you listen when Johanna Bergström Roos and Rebecca Svensson (former participant) talk about the […]

Space technology has important implications for a wide variety of industries down on Earth such as farming, forest, energy, mining, logistics, industrial automation, manufacturing, and insurance, only to name a few. Ignite Space and ESA BIC Sweden (partner in RIT2021)invites private companies and the public sector to a matchmaking event where they can meet groundbreaking […]

  Some of the members of the RIT2021 project will bee at Arctic Frontiers in Tromsö, 28-29 January. We will be participating as moderator and speakers at the following seminar: From Space to Earth – New space – new business opportunities Wednesday 29 January at 10.30-13.00 at Arbeidskontoret 2, Clarion Hotel the Edge The Scandinavian […]

  Welcome to participate when Kanika Garg, PhD student at LTU/RIT2021, will defend her PhD dissertation at Space Campus in Kiruna. Titel: Autonomous Navigations System for Hight Altitude Balloons Date: 24 January at 09.00 Location: Space Campus in Kiruna (in the IRF Aula) The LTU library will soon make it available here   Read more about her […]

Some of the members of the RIT2021 project will bee at the Finnish Satellite Workshop in Helsinki, 20-22 January. If you are interested in meeting them please contact Olle Norberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Space Technology at Luleå University of Technology and Workpackage Leader for “Testbed Space” in the RIT2021 Project.

The space industry is growing and requires research, infrastructure but also local companies that can provide high-tech services and products. RIT2021 project manager Johanna Bergström Roos visits Morgonrock in Luleå to talk about the space industry and the big venture RIT2021. The space industry is growing and requires research, infrastructure but also local companies that […]

On the 10th of October industry and academia will come together, providing students from one of the top educations in space technology with the opportunity to meet and match with the space sector. Over 200 space engineering students will be attending LiftOff 2019, including both students studying at the Luleå University of Technology and International […]

Aerospace Cluster Sweden and Big Science Sweden invite to a breakfast meeting and an in-depth course on how to do procurement within Big Science facilities Beakfast Meeting 08.00-10.00 at LTU, room A3011 Take part of a presentation on how to become a supplier to the space sector and get the latest updates from activities within Big […]

Test environments are crucial in order to develop innovations faster and better. How can we collaborate to develop existing and new testbeds for space that attract innovations, jobs and investments to our region? Come join the conversation and learn more about testbeds for space. We’re looking forward to two days of learning key insights from […]

  How do we land Space Investments on Earth? How can investments in space research and development contribute to sustainability goals, social benefits, growth and a simpler everyday life to an even greater extent? Date: July 2nd Time: 11.00-12.00 Location: Norrbottensarenan, Cramérgatan 8, Visby Several of the speakers are partners in the RIT 2021 project (market with […]

When: 08-10:00 15th of May Where: Umeå Folkets Hus Come to our network meeting in Umeå and hear about business in space, aviation and Big Science. Space, flights and large research facilities offer a potential giant deal for Swedish companies, and today it is low-developed. We want to change that by informing about how these […]

When: 11.30-13.30, 14th of May Where: RISE Sicomp, Fibervägen 2 Öjebyn, Piteå SIGN UP HERE Come to our network meeting in Piteå and hear about business in space, aviation and Big Science. Space, flights and large research facilities offer a potential giant deal for Swedish companies, and today it is low-developed. We want to change […]

  WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 11:30 – 13:20 WHERE: Luleå Science Park, Aurorum 1C Come to our network meeting in Luleå and hear about business in space, aviation and Big Science. Space, flights and large research facilities offer a potential giant deal for Swedish companies, and today it is low-developed. We want to change that by informing […]

  When: 7th of May, 2019, 11:00 – 16:00 Where: Kiruna, Space Campus, Room D1 SIGN UP HERE New ideas lead to disruptive innovations that change how we live and work. Join us for an interactive workshop where you learn the practical tools to lead the process of idea generation. The process you’ll use, developed at […]

WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 11:00 –  13:30 WHERE: Hotell Valhall SIGN UP HERE Come to our network meeting in Kalix and hear about business in space, aviation and Big Science. Space, flights and large research facilities offer a potential giant deal for Swedish companies, and today it is low-developed. We want to change that by informing about how […]

  We will be there with several persons from our team and be active as speakers, present posters and have a small exhibition in place. Please be welcome to visit us in our both or contact us directly.   We will be there: Johanna Bergström Roos, Project Manager RIT 2021, LTU Business Marta-Lena Antti, Head […]

February 19 at Space Campus 12.00     Registration and Lunch at Space Campus 13.30     Welcome to Space Innovation Forum Johanna Bergström Roos, project manager RIT 2021 13.35     Presentation of RIT 2021 Johanna Bergström Roos, project manager RIT 2021 14.00     New Space company at Space Campus in Kiruna 14.40   A Testbed for Space Systems Olle Norberg, […]

Welcome to an interesting breakfast focusing on business opportunities in space and airborne industry, as well as the 13 Big European Science facilities, which Sweden through its membership supports financially. Space, aerospace and large research facilities offer a large business potential  for Swedish companies, and today it is under used. We want to change that […]

Day 1 – August 30th Lessons from the past three years and the future of the Space Industry in the region. Reflection on three years: What results have we achieved? The Future of Space in Northern Sweden: RIT 2021 Activities within the northern node of Aerospace Cluster Sweden Wrap-up Dinner Day 2 – August 31th […]

Space Innovation Forum 6 and ACS cluster installation The sixth Space Innovation Forum invites you to the Aerospace Cluster Sweden North installation and two days filled with opportunities and discussions regarding the aerospace industry. Register here: sif6.eventbrite.com This event will focus on the ecosystem surrounding the industry with a special emphasis on small and medium enterprises and their vital role as […]

Dear RIT members, companies in region Norrbotten and other stakeholders, The invitation for the next Space Innovation Forum 5 is out and we welcome you to an interesting forum. Space Innovation Forum 5 will be held on November 14-15. This time we will work on the theme Innovation Management and Business Ecosystems for Space Industry […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is offring short introductions on how to enter the space industry as a small- and medium enterprise through a series of video broadcasted webinars from the 31th of october to the 2nd of november. Courses offered online will include Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanisms, Control Engineering and Space […]

What is LiftOff? Luleå University of Technology is the only university in Sweden that offers a space engineering program. The students at the space engineering program have a wide compentence in the today’s advanced engineering within space and aero technology. The space program has three main focuses, aero and mechanical, spacecrafts and instruments, and astrophysics. […]

Introductory meeting in Kiruna for companes in northern Sweden interested in joining the space industry. Tuesday, September 12 at 11: 00-12: 30, lighter lunch included. Welcome to Space Campus in Kiruna and Arctic Business Incubator that invites you to this meeting in collaboration with the RIT  (LTU Business AB / Luleå University of Technology). By […]

Sweden has a unique position as space cluster for global development: geographical position, competence, test and industrial operations, world-class research and research infrastructure. We will present concrete examples of how space activities create the conditions for a brand new base industry that generates knowledge and innovation to existing industries and public operations. Visit our facebook […]

Register to the event here Wednesday  May 10th at Scandic Hotel Ferrum 13.00 Latest news from the RIT project 14.00 Keynote speaker, Peter Sandberg, innovation strategy RISE 14.45 Kristoffer Ödmark, CEO at Widefind – a new start-up within ESA BIC Sweden established by researchers at Luleå University of Technology. 15.05 Workshop* led by Prof. Anna […]

On behalf of the project RIT, Kiruna Kommun and ScAIEM (Scandinavian Academy of Industrial Engineering and Management), we are glad to invite you to attend a workshop to find synergies between Space Kiruna and the City Transformation. Kiruna is facing an enormous challenge with the city transformation and we believe that all forces need to […]

Welcome! For the third time we have the pleasure to gather all RIT members in Kiruna! Programme Wednesday 19th October 12.00 Lunch & networking (IRF restaurant) 13.30 Welcome – latest news from RIT, Johanna Bergström Roos – WP 1 – Centre of Excellence, Olle Persson – WP 2 – Innovation Projects, Marta-Lena Antti & Anna […]

2016Dear members of the RIT project, We have the great pleasure to invite you to the second Space Innovation Forum of the project RIT* that will take place in Kiruna on May 10-11. Remember to register for the event – find it in your email. Meeting venue 10th of May: Space Campus 11th of May: Camp […]

March, 10th 09.30 – 10.30 Space Campus Kiruna No registration needed Welcome to an information event about RIT. The Space Industry was established in the region during the 1950’s, and currently operates in both industry and academia. However, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises active in the field needs to increase. Many business could […]

Please join our Webinar and workshop on how to write your ESA BIC Sweden proposal. The next selection campaign will be held on March 31th. Don’t miss the deadline, therefore start preparing for your application. We will go over the formal requirements, what documents to use and have time for your questions on everything from legal to €€€ and […]

Gällivare Business Week, March 2nd 11.00 – 14.30 Sign up: http://www.expandum.se/naringslivsveckan/ The Space Industry was established in the region during the 1950’s, and currently operates in both industry and academia. However, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises active in the field needs to increase. Many business could approach the space sector, and broaden the market […]

Welcome to Startup Skellefteå #4. We meet to get inspiration, excercise our social skills and enjoy free food and beverages from Quality hotel in Skellefteå. Focus this evening is entrepreneurs from the space industry! The speakers are: – Karin Nilsdotter, CEO Spaceport Sweden – Jens Lundström, manager ESA-BIC Swe, Swedens first spaceincubator. – Johanna Bergström-Roos, […]

  We invite you to a meeting the 14th January 09.30-10.30 The space industry has been established since the 1950’s in the  in the region both in private and academic sector. The number of SME’s companys are not that numerous and both the Swedish space incubator and the RIT project aims to change this through different […]

Dear members of the RIT project, We have the great pleasure to invite you to the Kick-off of the project RIT* that will take place in Kiruna on October 1-2. The objective of the kick-off is to gather all members of the project to familiarize ourselves with each other and the project’s purpose and goals. […]