SPACE TO INNOVATE

About

Skytek

Skytek is an award-winning software company specialising in creating innovative solutions for a range of complex and demanding industries.

Our Story

Celebrating 20 Years in Space Innovation

Skytek’s journey took flight in Ireland, where our first mission was to craft instruction manuals for astronauts’ tools that would guide them through the complexities of space. What began as documentation soon evolved into innovation, culminating in the creation of the International Procedural Viewer: a mission-critical system now used by every astronaut aboard the International Space Station, and soon to be deployed on NASA’s lunar Gateway.

But our ambitions weren’t just bound by orbit.

Back on Earth, we turned our gaze to the insurance industry, blending real-time satellite imagery with cutting-edge data analytics. The result? A transformative approach to risk assessment, underwriting, and claims handling, whether it’s marine, property, energy or cybersecurity, we’re redefining what’s possible with space-powered insights.

Two decades on, Skytek isn’t just celebrating longevity; we’re marking a launchpad for the future. Our innovations have earned accolades from both ESA and NASA, a reflection of our dedication to excellence. With a global footprint stretching across Europe, the USA, and Bermuda, we’re pushing boundaries and setting new standards.

As we look ahead, we’re fueled by the same spirit that launched us into space, driven to discover, partner, and pioneer in the name of progress. The next chapter awaits, and we’re ready to shape it on Earth, in orbit, and wherever innovation takes us next.

Core Capabilities

We design and develop innovative and specialist software for a range of demanding industries, from spaceflight to insurance.

Software Design

Mobile App Development

Data Analytics

Artifical Intelligence

Machine Learning

Our Leadership Team

Dr Sarah Bourke

Dr. Sarah Bourke

Chief Executive & Co-founder

Dr Bourke was recognised by the EU as one of Europe’s leading innovators when she was awarded the EU Prize for Women Innovators in 2016. During this process, she was recognised for her leadership and commercial success in pioneering groundbreaking space technology.

On a day-to-day basis, Sarah works with leading research organisations like the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA and growing the Skytek brand.

Sarah is a Trinity College Dublin PhD graduate and worked at leading universities and governmental agencies before co-founding Skytek Limited.

Paul Kiernan

Chief Technical Office & Co-founder

As CTO, Paul oversees the architectural design and management of a high calibre technical team. Paul is a universally recognised authority within the space domain and is a regular speaker at Space and Security International conferences. Paul has a First Class B.Sc Hons. (Computer Science), awarded by University College Dublin.

NASA has duly acknowledged Paul’s expertise and commitment to excellence. In 2014, Paul was presented with an International Space Station (ISS) award for his outstanding technical leadership and innovation on the IPV system. Also, he received a Recognition of Excellence Award at the ISS conference in Munich, Sept 2015.

EU & NASA Innovation Award Winners

Skytek’s dynamic team have awards from the EU and NASA for outstanding innovation and technical development

Sarah Bourke Award
EU Award for Sarah Bourke

Our Partners