Wheere, winner of the 6th SpaceFounders promotion
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SpaceFounders: a European gas pedal for future space nuggets
Launched in 2021 by CNES, the University of the Bundeswehr (Munich) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), SpaceFounders has established itself as a benchmark program for supporting startups in the European newspace sector. Each year, some fifteen technology companies from all over Europe are selected to benefit from intensive support, combining strategic mentoring, contacts with major players in the space sector (Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, ArianeGroup...) and easier access to public and private funding.
Sovereign technology to meet the challenge of indoor geolocation
While GPS has transformed the way we use geolocation outdoors, precise positioning inside buildings remains an unsolved challenge worldwide. Wheere aims to address this issue with its patented technology, exploiting the VHF spectrum to offer precise positioning even in the most confined environments. With just four antennas, Wheere's solution covers up to 1 km² and penetrates over 50 meters of concrete with metric precision.
This hybrid indoor/outdoor approach opens up major prospects, particularly in the defense, critical infrastructure and logistics sectors.
SpaceFounders: a growth driver for Wheere's space roadmap
Wheere 's integration into SpaceFounders is part of an ambitious space development strategy. The program will enable the start-up :
Accelerate the implementation of its LEO PNT constellation, with targeted deployment by 2030.
Strengthen its technological partnerships, by working with operators of constellations already in service or currently being deployed.
Structure its European expansion, thanks to an extensive network of public and private players in the space industry.
The SpaceFounders program will run from September to December 2025, with sessions split between Toulouse, Munich and Turin.
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Appointment: Kevin Rutankabandi - Space Program Manager
European recognition of Wheere's strategic role
Wheere's selection among the 15 winners of the 6ᵉ cohort of SpaceFounders underlines the importance of its technology in the European newspace ecosystem. By joining this select circle, the start-up confirms its positioning as a key technological player for the challenges of sovereignty, security and continuity of service in European space.
"We're proud to be joining SpaceFounders and, as part of this class, to be driving a disruptive innovation that is sovereign for France and Europe." Pierre-Arnaud Coquelin, Wheere CEO
From left to right:
Kevin Rutankabandi, Space Program Manager Wheere
Pierre-Arnaud Coquelin, CEO Wheere
Lionel Suchet, DG CNES
Lucie Campagnolo, CEO Spacefounders
Philippe Gautier, President Hemeria
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