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Tymofiy Badikov
Founder & Space Economy Expert · VIRA.space
MBA with specialised education in the space economy. Background in startups and diverse business ventures. Founded VIRA in September 2024 to help European space teams find and apply for institutional funding — ESA tenders, EU Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator.
Areas of expertise
European space funding
ESA tenders
EU Horizon Europe
EIC Accelerator
Space economy
Startup financing
SpaceTech VC
Recent insights
Cluster · C1.2
Published 6 May 2026
Seraphim Space Index Q1 2026 — what the numbers actually mean
Plain-English breakdown for founders and students entering European New Space.
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About VIRA
VIRA.space is a Polish startup (Space Tech Gateway sp. z o.o., founded September 2024 in Krakow) building an AI-powered platform that matches space teams with European funding opportunities — ESA tenders, EU Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, and more. Backed by Microsoft for Startups, Krakow Technology Park's Technology Incubator, and the Seeds of Bravery accelerator. Featured at Web Summit 2024.