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Frank Salzberger is a leader in space entrepreneurship and technology transfer, having established the world's largest space entrepreneurship network during his extensive tenure at the European Space Agency.
Frank Salzberger spent 19 years in the European Space Agency (ESA) where he built the largest space entrepreneurship network in the world (ESA BICs). His ESA team initiated over 370 industry transfers and aided over 1,300 start-ups. Additionally his office supported over 1,000 downstream business cases. He supported the exploitation of ESA Intellectual Property and promoted the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications of ESA.
As Managing Director of Space Sector of the Saudi Space Commission (SSC), Frank supports the build-up and operation of the Space Programmes of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Frank spent seven years at Apple Computer, now Apple Inc., as an account and sales manager, responsible for Central Europe. He was positioned in the Netherands, Germany, the USA and the Czech Republic.
Frank held the position of Founder and CFO / COO for an IT start-up, headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company was merged with CANCOM SA.
The successful framework (ESA Space Solutions) created by Frank Salzberger has been adopted by CERN.
The successful framework (ESA Space Solutions) created by Frank Salzberger has been adopted by Fraunhofer.
The successful framework (ESA Space Solutions) created by Frank Salzberger has been adopted by Airbus Defence and Space.
Frank is a member of the board of the European Business Angel Network Space (EBAN).
Frank was a member of the board of directors of the European Business Network (EBN) for over 10 years.
Frank Maximilian Salzberger currently serves as the Managing Director of the Space Sector for the Saudi Space Commission (SSC), where he plays a key role in developing and operating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s space programs. Prior to this, Salzberger dedicated 19 years to the European Space Agency (ESA). During his time at ESA, he held significant positions including Head of Technology Transfer Program and Business Incubation Office, and Head of Commercial Development for Human Spaceflight and Exploration within the European Astronaut Department of the Directorate of Human Spaceflight Microgravity and Exploration. His leadership at ESA was instrumental in establishing the world’s largest space entrepreneurship network, known as ESA BICs. His team facilitated over 370 industry transfers and supported more than 1,300 start-ups. Additionally, his office championed over 1,000 downstream business cases by supporting the exploitation of ESA Intellectual Property and promoting the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications.
Before his distinguished career at ESA, Frank Salzberger co-founded and served as CFO/COO for an IT start-up based in Munich, Germany. This company was later merged with CANCOM SA. His early career also included a seven-year period at Apple Computer, now Apple Inc., where he worked as an account and sales manager for Central Europe. His roles at Apple took him to various international locations including the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, and the Czech Republic. Frank holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and is an active member of several advisory boards for venture capital funds, international corporations, and start-up companies. He is also a board member of the European Business Angel Network Space (EBAN) and previously served on the board of directors for the European Business Network (EBN) for over 10 years.
Salzberger’s work has significantly shaped the space industry’s commercial landscape, fostering innovation and connecting emerging space companies with venture capitalists. He is the creator of the ‘ESA Space Solutions’ brand, which has established a presence in over 70 locations across Europe and beyond. This framework for technology transfer and business incubation has been adopted by other notable organizations such as CERN, Fraunhofer, Airbus Defence and Space, various space agencies, and the government of Singapore. He continues to advocate for the global space program and human spaceflight, echoing his belief that ‘a society that stops exploring stops progressing’.
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