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Michal Kunes

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  • About me

    Space Entrepreneurship Leader | Program Manager at ESA BIC Czech Republic | Innovation, Startups & EU Space Ecosystem 🚀

  • Education

    • University of economics

      2011 - 2013
      Master's degree major: corporate economics and management, minor: sme in the market environment

      Activités et associations :Institute for Development of Entrepreneurship, Young Managers Club • Minor specialization: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises• Thesis: Entrepreneurship of Czech small and medium enterprises in the space industry• Passed with honours• EQF level 7• ECTS 120• More information: www.vse.cz

    • Prague university of economics and business

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor's degree corporate economics and management

      • Thesis: Involvement of Czech companies in space exploration• EQF level 6• ECTS 180• More information: www.vse.cz

    • Czech technical university

      2013 - 2016
      Master's degree aircraft and space systems

      • Thesis: Design of a CubeSat space mission• EQF level 7• ECTS 130• More information: www.cvut.cz

  • Experience

    • Czech space office

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2017
      Space project manager and consultant

      • Supported the national space programme and promoted Czech participation in ESA and EU space initiatives.• Managed the national project Support of Space Project Management.• Delivered consultancy and training for SMEs and public authorities on ESA and EU programmes.• Represented the Czech Republic at international organisations (International Astronautical Federation, • Space Generation Advisory Council) to foster international cooperation.• Promoted industrial use of space technologies and data in academia and private sector. Voir moins

    • Space generation advisory council

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

      • Managed the global SGAC Scholarships Programme, overseeing communication with sponsors and strategic partners.• Served on the Executive Council, contributing to organisational strategy and development. • Represented Czech students and young professionals, supporting their engagement in international space activities and conferences.

      • Scholarships Coordinator and member of Executive Council

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

      • National Point of Contact for the Czech republic

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

    • International astronautical federation

      Mar 2014 - now
      Technical committees member

      Member of:• Space Entrepreneurship and Investment Committee (SEIC)• International Project/Programme Management Committee (IPMC)• Knowledge Management for Space Organisations (KMTC)• Committee on Connecting Emerging Space ecoSystems (ACCESS)/Europe Subcommittee (EU-SC)• Workforce Development-Young Professionals Programme Committee (WD-YPP)• Space Education and Outreach Committee (SEOC)

    • Czechinvest

      Jan 2017 - now
      Esa bic manager

      Responsible for the implementation and strategic development of ESA BIC Czech Republic.

    • Esa bic czech republic

      Jan 2017 - now

      • Lead the European Space Agency’s Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) Czech Republic, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the Czech space ecosystem.• Manage the full lifecycle of the ESA BIC Czech Republic programme, including proposal preparation, procurement, budgeting, contracting, and reporting.• Supervise and mentor the project team and oversee programme operations nationwide.• Scouted, selected, and supported over 60 space startups. • Coordinated scouting, incubation, and mentoring at ESA BIC Prague.• Managed international and national innovation projects supporting space entrepreneurship and utilisation of EU space data – Astropreneurs Space Startup Accelerator, EO ClimLab (Earth Observation Climate Laboratory), and Copernicus User Uptake.• Organised hackathons, workshops, and conferences to promote Copernicus, Galileo, and EGNOS.• Supported startups in business modelling, fundraising, and internationalisation.

      • Program Manager

        Jan 2020 - now

      • Project Manager

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Prince2® foundation certification training

      Peoplecert
      Nov 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michal Kunes
      Young Space Leaders (YSL) Recognition Programme International Astronautical Federation oct. 2018 The annual Young Space Leaders (YSL) Recognition Programme recognises exceptional students and young professionals (age 21-35) who demonstrate leadership in their academic or early careers.The call for nominations for the programme is addressed to IAF Members, Regional Groups and Technical and Administrative Committees.Candidates have to be between the age of 21 and 35 (on 1 January of the year following the call announcement) and be:- Contributing to astronautics through their… Voir plus The annual Young Space Leaders (YSL) Recognition Programme recognises exceptional students and young professionals (age 21-35) who demonstrate leadership in their academic or early careers.The call for nominations for the programme is addressed to IAF Members, Regional Groups and Technical and Administrative Committees.Candidates have to be between the age of 21 and 35 (on 1 January of the year following the call announcement) and be:- Contributing to astronautics through their academic and/or professional activities,- Reaching out to other young people and to their community to share knowledge and experience,- Engaging colleagues in the international space community,- Contributing to the work of IAF committees and/or volunteering in support of other Federation activities (Note: Attendance at International Astronautical Congreess does not in itself qualify.). Voir moins

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Space Generation Congress 2015 Competitions & Scholarships Coordinator

      Issued by Space Generation Advisory Council on Jan 2015
      Space Generation Advisory CouncilAssociated with Michal Kunes

    • SGAC European Student Workshop 2015 Project Team member

      Issued by Space Generation Advisory Council on Jan 2015
      Space Generation Advisory CouncilAssociated with Michal Kunes

    • 2015 Young Professionals Virtual Forums Organizing Team member

      Issued by International Astronautical Federation on Jan 2015
      International Astronautical FederationAssociated with Michal Kunes