OBA Space Presentation for ESA Pitch
How tailored Business English coaching helped a Spanish space-tech startup secure ESA incubation programme acceptance
Client Overview
A Spanish aerospace startup developing fully electric orbital launch and deorbit systems aimed at reducing launch costs and orbital debris. The company combines cutting-edge propulsion technology with a clear commercial vision for sustainable space logistics.
Challenge
OBA Space was preparing to pitch its business proposal to the European Space Agency (ESA) incubation programme, a highly competitive initiative that supports early-stage space tech companies with funding, expertise, and access to international networks. ESA's Business Incubation Centres (BICs) are known for rigorous evaluation criteria, including the clarity and precision of business pitches.
The OBA Space founder, Carlos Martín — an engineer and technology entrepreneur — needed tailored Business English support to:
- Refine the ESA pitch content for clarity, accuracy, and impact
- Ensure language and structure were on point for an expert audience
- Prepare under a very tight timescale with clear, effective messaging
- Practice delivery and receive targeted feedback ahead of the live ESA pitch
LET Plus Solution
LET Plus provided a customised Business English coaching programme that included:
Tailored Presentation Coaching
- Training sessions focused on structure, clarity, and audience engagement in English
- Language support for technical and business terminology specific to the space sector
Intensive Refinement Support
- Rapid turnaround edits to presentation slides, pitch scripts, and supporting documents
- Emphasis on precision and appropriateness for ESA evaluators
Mock Presentations with Expert Feedback
- Multiple mock pitch sessions with the LET Plus Business English team
- Constructive feedback on pronunciation, pacing, content clarity, and rhetorical impact
- Fine-tuned delivery to fit strict ESA time restrictions
Results
Key Outcomes
- The final pitch delivered to the ESA incubation programme was clear, concise, and professionally delivered — exactly on point with ESA's expectations
- Carlos Martín and OBA Space were selected for the ESA incubation programme, gaining a major business development milestone for their company
"The pitch was honestly perfect! We've been selected for the ESA incubation programme. Thank you so much for your work."
Founder, OBA Space
Summary
Success in programmes like ESA's incubation centres demands not only superb technology but also exceptional communication skills — particularly in English for international stakeholders. LET Plus helped bridge the gap between technical expertise and high-stakes business communication, enabling a clear, confident pitch that resonated with evaluators.
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