Optimal Group Invests €1 Million in Space Sector Boutique Unit in Porto

Optimal Group is investing €1 million to create a 300-square-meter boutique unit in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, targeted at the space sector. The facility aims to boost production, with initial operations set for the first half of the year. The workforce is expected to grow from 5 to 20 employees within two years.

Published Mar 30, 2026

Optimal Group will invest €1 million to establish a 300-square-meter boutique unit in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, focusing on the space sector. The unit is designed to enhance production capabilities, with initial manufacturing anticipated in the first half of the year.

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The company, specializing in composite materials, plans to increase its workforce from 5 to 20 employees over the next two years. Optimal Group currently produces components for industries such as space, defense, and automotive, and is a key stakeholder in the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium for satellite launches.