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\"Aerospazio\"<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation<\/strong> is playing an increasingly important role in supporting Italy\u2019s national space ecosystem<\/strong>, with particular attention to startups and innovative SMEs<\/strong> active in the most dynamic segments of the new space economy.<\/p>\n

Through its scientific, technological, space and economic diplomacy, and with a network of more than 50 specialised officers in the space and science sector, MAECI and the Directorate General for Growth and Export Promotion<\/strong> help create favourable conditions for the internationalisation of Italian expertise<\/strong> and strengthen the country\u2019s presence in multilateral settings and in high-tech global markets<\/strong>. Responsibility for space policy, the Italian space industry and the relevant authorities lie with Office X of the DGCE.<\/p>\n

In the field of innovation and aerospace startups, Office IV therefore works in coordination with Office X.<\/p>\n

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A strategic and innovative sector<\/strong><\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s space sector<\/strong> is one of the country\u2019s most advanced and strategic technological sectors. Backed by a long industrial tradition, a solid research ecosystem and a growing presence of young innovative companies, the sector is a key pillar of national competitiveness.<\/p>\n

In recent years, Italian space-related startups<\/strong> have taken on a central role in the development of high value-added technological solutions<\/strong>, contributing to Italy\u2019s positioning within the main European and international initiatives. These companies stand out for their ability to combine multidisciplinary expertise in aerospace engineering<\/strong>, materials science, artificial intelligence, robotics, information technology and data analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Startups operate across the entire value chain<\/strong>:<\/p>\n