About us

BTS Space connects ideas with opportunities, guiding companies and organisations to achieve measurable progress in the space sector.
With expertise in consultancy, project management and strategic partnerships, we provide the support needed to enter and succeed in this growing sector.

At BTS Space, we believe in the potential of the space industry to drive innovation, economic growth and technological progress. We connect businesses, researchers and policy makers to create practical solutions that address challenges and open up new opportunities. Our goal is to strengthen Hungary’s role in the global space community while supporting sustainable applications of space technologies.

Who we help

Space Start-ups
Accessing funding, finding the right incubator or preparing ESA proposals can be complex. We provide clear pathways to help early-stage companies establish themselves in the space sector.

Space Scaleups
As companies grow, so do their needs.BTS Space supports scaling organisations by strengthening supplier relationships, facilitating ESA projects and developing international strategies that match their ambitions

Non-Space Companies
Space-based solutions can address challenges in surprising ways. BTS Space connects non-space companies with the technologies and expertise they need to solve real-world problems.

Our services

Our work is focused on helping clients make meaningful progress in the space sector:

  • Funding and access to capital: Support in securing grants, investments and other financial instruments.
  • ESA Project guidance: Support with project proposals, partnerships, and management at any scale.
  • Business Development: Strategies to connect with markets and partners locally and internationally.
  • Awareness raising: Helping non-space companies understand how space technologies can provide solutions.

Why BTS Space

We bring practical insight, industry connections, and a focused approach to every client.

  • A strong foundation in project management and funding policy.
  • A network that connects clients with opportunities and expertise.
  • Tailored solutions to meet specific challenges and objectives.

Projects & success stories

Our work has contributed to a range of successful initiatives, from helping start-ups raise funds to managing major ESA projects. Each example reflects our commitment to practical results.

The Team

Sándor Kulcsár

Partner, Senior Business Developer

Sándor Kulcsár, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience, now drives innovation at BTS Space, Hungary’s leading space consultancy. Transitioning from quality management in the steel industry, he brings expertise in streamlining operations and managing complex projects to advance space start-ups, scaleups, and ESA initiatives. Sándor’s strategic focus and dedication to innovation empower businesses to thrive in the growing space sector.

Péter Kristóf PhD

Partner and co-founder

A multiple award-winning space professional, innovation expert, exited startup founder, corporate executive, and strategic consultant in digitalization, venture capital, as well as technology and economic development. He is a sought-after speaker at domestic and international conferences on these topics.
As the founding partner of BTS Space, he draws on his extensive multinational and multisectoral experience to leverage opportunities in all segments of the space and dual-use domains. His primary professional interests include the space economy, global collaborations, new space startups, fundraising and space sustainability.

Cecília Mezei

Senior Consultant

Experienced economist and researcher with a PhD in regional studies from the University of Pécs, specializing in circular economy and green transition. Skilled in R&D, data analysis, public finance, and project management. She entered the space sector through Earth observation research and later managed a flagship Hungarian space project. A seasoned consultant and grant expert, she supports international projects from concept to implementation.

Contact us

Let’s talk about how BTS Space can support your goals in the space sector.