Nava
A Norwegian aerospace startup developing next-generation modular Extravehicular Activity (EVA) space suits and astronaut equipment using advanced 3D printing and AI integration.
- CEO / Founder
- Christoffer Bauer Andreassen
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- ESA BIC Norway, Innovation Norway, Private Angels
Technology & Products
Key Products
Nåva EVA Suit Platform (Modular spacewalk suit), Nåva Training Suit (Terrestrial training version for analog missions), Integrated Smart Mission Systems (AI-powered astronaut support), Custom 3D-printed astronaut equipment and components
Technological Advantage
Utilizes multi-material 3D printing to create complex internal geometries (such as integrated vent pipes and flanges) that reduce weight and part count while incorporating AI for real-time health and environmental monitoring.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces the cost and complexity of legacy space hardware through a modular 'platform' approach that allows for rapid customization, easier maintenance, and enhanced mobility using human-centric design.
How They Differentiate
Modular 'platform' architecture using multi-material 3D printing and AI-integrated health monitoring to reduce weight and complexity compared to legacy hardware.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Government space agencies (ESA, NASA), commercial space station operators (e.g., Axiom Space), private space exploration companies, and extreme environment research institutions.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Space Exploration, Defense, Advanced Manufacturing, Extreme Environment Research
Competitors
Axiom Space, SpaceX, Collins Aerospace
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from prototype testing to the launch of a commercial training suit platform in 2025.
Major Milestones
Successfully tested the Nåva suit prototype at the ESA LUNA facility in Cologne (May 2024), Accepted into the ESA BIC Norway (Business Incubation Centre) in Oct 2024, Launched the training version of the Nåva suit platform for analog missions (May 2025)
Notable Customers
European Space Agency (ESA)
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- M LineBuyer: Naval Air Systems Command · Supplier: Colibrium Additive