OQ TECHNOLOGY
LEO satellite-based 5G NTN connectivity for IoT and direct-to-device communications
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Legal Name
OQ TECHNOLOGY HELLAS S.M.P.C.
Tagline
LEO satellite-based 5G NTN connectivity for IoT and direct-to-device communications
Details
OQ Technology Group (OQTEC) is a new-space start-up with the mission of providing global coverage for IoT and M2M connectivity using 4G/5G standards. OQTEC is headquartered in Luxembourg and has branches in Greece, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, and the USA. OQTEC has a diverse team comprising expertise from both the space and telecommunications worlds. OQTEC has been successful in launching multiple missions (8 satellites successfully launched and operational in orbit), proving its experience in satellite channel processing, communication IoT protocol design, and modelling for satellite payloads, using terrestrial telecommunication standard NB-IoT, mission management, platform procurement, satellite AIT, and launch aspects. OQTEC launched its own satellite demonstrator mission, MACSAT, on 2023, funded by LSA and technically managed by ESA. The satellite, currently in the LEOP, shall demonstrate NB-IoT communication via satellites. Throughout this project, OQTEC has built the necessary experience for adapting, developing, and testing standard terrestrial protocol stacks for satellite communications. This experience has also allowed OQTEC to be a registered member of ETSI and 3GPP and to have an active participation in contributing towards the standardisation of 4G/5G communications over NTNs. The company team includes 30 team members globally.
Classification
Type
Private Company - SME
Size
Small (10-49 employees)
Category
Data, Applications & Digital Services, Telecom & Connectivity Services
Value Chain Position
Upstream,Midstream / In-orbit Operations
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Website
https://www.oqtec.space/
CONTACT Email
info@oqtech.com
CONTACT Phone
Address
Marathonodromou 83
Marousi
Attica
Greece
151 25
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Strategic Focus
Strategic Priorities: OQ Technology’s strategic priorities focus on expanding its end-to-end satellite development capabilities across both space and ground segments, while strengthening its position in satellite-based 5G/NTN and IoT communications. The company aims to broaden its customer base within its existing markets and enter new target sectors requiring resilient, global connectivity. A further priority is the continued miniaturisation and optimisation of its products, with emphasis on more compact, robust and power-efficient payloads, terminals and communication subsystems. These efforts support the development of scalable, cost-effective solutions for direct-to-device, IoT and other next-generation satellite communication applications.
Looking for Partnerships: OQ Technology is seeking strategic partnerships with mobile network operators (MNOs) to enable seamless roaming and direct connectivity through satellite-based 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks, with chipmakers and semiconductor partners to support the integration and mass production of compatible user terminals and IoT devices, and with companies active in remote asset management across sectors such as energy, utilities, logistics, maritime, mining and agriculture. The company is also interested in collaboration with satellite operators, space primes, ground-segment providers, technology integrators, research organisations and institutional partners to accelerate deployment, interoperability, commercialisation and global market adoption of its satellite IoT and direct-to-device solutions.
Background
Established: 2022-07-28
Key Customers: OQ Technology serves and targets a diverse customer base across the institutional, commercial and industrial space and telecommunications markets. Key customer and stakeholder categories include the European Space Agency (ESA), European Union institutions and programmes, national space agencies and government entities, space primes and satellite operators, telecom operators, ground-segment and connectivity service providers, and Copernicus Entrusted Entities requiring resilient satellite-based communications and data services. The company also addresses customers in government and defence, energy and utilities, maritime, mining, transportation, agriculture and security, where 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity can extend coverage to remote and underserved areas. Publicly announced collaborations and commercial engagements include organisations such as Saudi Aramco, while OQ Technology also works with telecom and satellite connectivity partners such as Marlink and participates in ESA-supported programmes including ARTES and Luxembourg’s LuxIMPULSE framework.
Affiliations/Memberships: ecosystem.gr, I’d use: OQ Technology Hellas is actively connected to the Greek and international space and telecommunications ecosystems through membership in the Hellenic Space Technologies and Applications Cluster (si-Cluster), the Hellenic Association of Space Industries (HASI), and the GSMA. These affiliations support collaboration with space-industry stakeholders, mobile network operators, research organisations, institutional actors and technology providers, while reinforcing OQ Technology’s role in the development and commercialisation of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks, satellite IoT and direct-to-device connectivity. Through its GSMA membership, the company also participates in the global mobile communications ecosystem, supporting standards alignment, roaming integration and interoperability between terrestrial and satellite networks.
Facilities: OQ Technology operates engineering and operational facilities supporting the development, integration and validation of satellite-based 5G Non-Terrestrial Network solutions across both space and ground segments. Its infrastructure supports satellite payload and subsystem development, 5G NTN product integration, network and ground-segment engineering, testing and mission operations. The company maintains facilities in Greece, Luxembourg and other international locations, with the Greek office in Marousi contributing to satellite systems engineering, payload development and European R&D activities. OQ Technology’s facilities are complemented by its operational LEO satellite network and associated ground infrastructure, enabling end-to-end validation of 3GPP Release 17-compliant connectivity solutions for IoT, direct-to-device and enterprise applications.
Application Domain
Data, Applications & Digital Services, Telecom & Connectivity Services
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