Space Entrepreneurship Coaching

Overview

Join our hybrid webinar and on-premises coaching session designed to empower aspiring space entrepreneurs with the tools to launch and scale their ventures. This interactive event combines an online webinar for foundational insights with optional in-person coaching for personalized guidance, serving as a business incubator for innovative ideas in the space industry. Participants will receive comprehensive support on legal, financial, and organizational essentials, with opportunities for ongoing mentorship from our experienced team. Ideal for turning cosmic ambitions into grounded successes, this program addresses the unique challenges of space entrepreneurship in Romania and beyond.

Presented By

Ioan Mararu, Co-Founder and Partner at Mararu & Mararu SCA

‍Ioan Mararu brings over two and a half decades of expertise in corporate, IP, tech, and commercial law, specializing in guiding startups and international investors through complex regulatory landscapes. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and innovative ventures, Ioan has facilitated multimillion-dollar deals in aerospace, technology, and cultural assets. His practical, entrepreneurial approach ensures actionable advice tailored to first-time founders navigating the high-stakes world of space business.

What You'll Learn

In this webinar, you'll gain practical, ethical  legal guidance on the core elements of building a space entrepreneurship venture:

• Business Formation: Step-by-step advice on incorporating in Romania or internationally, including subsidiary setups, branches, and representative offices, with a focus on tax-efficient structures under Romania's double taxation treaties with over 80 countries.
• Patents and Intellectual Property: Strategies for protecting innovations in space tech, including patent prosecution, trademarks, trade secrets, and IP due diligence to safeguard your ideas from inception to commercialization.
• Valuations and Corporate Finance: Techniques for valuing your startup, from early-stage assessments to pre-IPO evaluations, including guidance on equity financing, venture capital, and leveraging government incentives for space projects.
• Financing Opportunities: Insights into funding sources for space entrepreneurship, such as EU grants, bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with countries like the USA and UK, private equity, and Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) listings for scale-up.
• Corporate Structuring and Business Organization: Best practices for organizing your company, including joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and compliance with EU directives, to minimize risks and optimize operations.
• Essential Entrepreneur Questions: Answers to common queries like regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, contract drafting, and ethical considerations, drawing from real-world cases in aerospace and tech.

Who It's For

This webinar is tailored for first-time entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators in the space sector, including aerospace engineers, tech founders, and investors entering Romania's growing space economy. Whether you're a solo founder exploring business formation or a team seeking financing and IP protection, our program provides the legal foundation to thrive. Ideal for those navigating EU regulations and Romanian laws, with long-term coaching for dedicated participants.

Extras

• Hybrid Format: Join online for the webinar or attend in-person coaching at our Bucharest office for hands-on Q&A.
• Resources: Receive complimentary legal checklists for business formation, patent filing, and financing strategies, plus access to our exclusive network of space industry partners.
• Ongoing Support: Qualified participants can enroll in our extended incubator program for personalized guidance on valuations, corporate structuring, and more.