Aerospace Point
Of Contact

Your interface between science and aerospace: 
APOC Bremen connects researchers with each other and with industry – for more exchange, innovation and visibility.

Your interface between science and aerospace: 
APOC Bremen connects researchers with each other and with industry – for more exchange, innovation and visibility.

Who we are

APOC Bremen (Aerospace Point Of Contact) is an association of researchers in the state of Bremen who are involved in aerospace and related disciplines. The content ranges from basic research to application-oriented research and cooperation projects in which the transfer of knowledge to industry and civil society takes place. The objectives and procedures are managed by a steering committee elected by the APOC members and an advisory board.

APOC Bremen is the clearly defined point of contact for questions relating to aerospace in the state of Bremen. APOC Bremen serves to network the researchers and to transfer research and development results and findings to industry, society, politics and education.

APOC Bremen is funded by the Senator for the Environment, Climate and Science.

LATEST NEWS

Discover news, background reports and exciting developments relating to aerospace, research and education here.

ESA Ministerial council meeting 2025: clear investment decisions for space travel

ESA Ministerial Council Meeting 2025: Clear investment decisions for space travel. Further information.

Strengthening german space travel: recommendations for the ESA ministerial council meeting 2025

Joint paper by the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Bremen Further information.

The excellence strategy of the University of Bremen

Cutting-edge research with social responsibility. Further information.

EVENTS & DATES

Stay up to date: Here you will find information on upcoming events, trade fairs, conferences and workshops relating to aerospace, research and training. Whether you are a specialist audience or interested parties – we cordially invite you to join us and network.

08.09.2025 – 23.03.2026

Registration is open for the 2025–2026 European Astro Pi Challenge!

Send you students’ computer programs to space with the European Astro Pi Challenge! Astro Pi Mission Zero and Mission Space Lab are now officially open for the 2025–2026 challenge.Astro Pi is an ESA Education project run in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and delivered nationally by the European Space

05.12.2025 – 28.02.2026

Bre3D Award 2026

The state of Bremen is once again looking for outstanding examples of 3D printing, new innovations, exciting ideas, and successful projects. The Bremen Award for 3D Printing is being presented for the third time. It reflects Bremen’s strengths in the fields of bionics, materials, and processes for three-dimensional printing. Bremen