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Omnidea is host to a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals dedicated to research and develop technologies that aim to expand the frontiers of human activity, with a focus on space exploration and the creation of disruptive technologies for the transition to a sustainable and growth economy.

Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that we deliver cutting-edge, reliable, and efficient solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients in this rapidly evolving field.

Our goal is a constant search for happiness, which includes a good working environment and economic health!

History

Omnidea was born in 2002-2004 in the incubator ESTEC/ESA. Tiago Pardal (President) was convinced, from an early age, that humanity’s greatest barriers are the oceans and space, and that this is where the future of the planet lies.

Tiago has always looked “upwards” and it was in space that he found his passion and determination to go further.

Starting activity in the electrochemistry area, it quickly expanded its competencies, currently counting with a multidisciplinary team involved in R&D projects in several technological areas of the space sector. Currently, it has a prominent international position in the sectors mentioned, as attested by the vast portfolio of patents registered, indicators of the technological innovation that it has achieved over the years.

As the provision of services is its principal activity, the European Space Agency stands out as its main client, in a list that also includes Magna Aerospace AG, SSC and Airbus D&S.

Omnidea is the only national company dedicated to space propulsion technology, being the R&D leader of the propulsion system of the first satellite developed entirely in Portugal (INFANTE) and is also involved in the industrial research of engines for the national micro-satellite launcher (MAPLE). Omnidea is currently leading the program for the development of the Portuguese micro launcher at ESA.

Our Mission

Our mission is to allow for sustainable and affordable space exploration and energy transition available to all.

Our Vision

In Omnidea, we believe in a democratized and affordable space access and in the general access to sustainable energy in the world. Ultimately, contributing to using the full potential of our solar system while preserving our planet.

Our Values

Innovation

Be VISIONARY. Dream and create for the sake of innovation and do not expect appreciation soon, just do whatever necessary to reach your goal with whatever resources you have available.

Curiosity

Ask questions! Every day is an opportunity to come up with new ideas. Everything is IMPOSSIBLE until someone does it for the FIRST TIME.

Honesty and Fairness

Honesty, Frontality, and Transparency: speak without fear of retribution: open and respectful dissent is welcomed. Respect people around you and make yourself respected. Be fair to others and make the game as fair as possible. Communication is always key.

Teamwork

Teamwork works. Really! The stuff we deal with is complicated enough to be practically impossible to deal with alone. Engagement and Passion is required.

Listen to and Learn from others. Teach whatever you are good at.

Autonomy and Responsability

Most of the time, it depends on you to get stuff done. If not, it depends on you to call others, whoever they are, up- or down-stream, to get stuff done. If you are stuck, there must be something you can do about it.

Quoting Uncle Ben, “with great power comes great responsibility!” Embrace it both.