A leading independent consultancy in the application of space technologies, specialising in market, business and cost-benefit analysis. ESYS has been at the forefront of the campaign to make GALILEO a reality for over five years. Operating at both European and National levels ESYS has successfully communicated the economic value of GALILEO to decision makers at the highest levels, and to a broader audience through conference papers and published articles.

A technical and business consultancy specialising in the application of technology in the air transport and mobile navigation market, Helios has been supporting the European GNSS programme through both EGNOS and GALILEO for over 5 years. Helios is widely regarded as one of Europe's leading independent market authorities and has recently developed numerous market entry strategies on behalf of GNSS service providers, receiver manufacturers, network operators and application developers.

The European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) was founded to manage EGNOS operations and provide a highly reliable source of navigation for all markets including aviation, maritime transport, rail transport, road transport and mass-market services. It consists of a consortium of 7 organisations: AENA, DFS, DGAC, ENAV, NATS, ENAV and skyguide.

An economic and business analysis consultancy, with expertise in the planning and implementation of transport infrastructure upgrades, particularly in countries that have recently acceded to the EU and in other Eastern European states.

A specialist navigation technology analysis and development company with a world-wide reputation and an excellent profile amongst high level decisions makers both within and outside the navigation community

A Europe-wide, not-for-profit organisation for the implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS) set up in 1991. ERTICO involves all actors in the supply chain for road telematics, including suppliers, customers and regulators. This unique blend of members ensures a balanced, Europe-wide view of the telematics sector. ERTICO will provide the market interface for the road transport sector.

A leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock and control infrastructure, Bombardier has a global presence and has played an active roll in the development for standards for ERTMS. Bombardier Rail will provide the market interface into the rail sector.

The worlds largest supplier of high value navigation services Thales GeoSolutions is in the business of generating revenue from positioning. They have an in-depth knowledge of the needs of professional users who demand navigation performance that EGNOS and GALILEO will bring. Thales GeoSolutions will provide the market interface into the Professional market sectors.