Learn how to apply for our ESA BIC programme. Get all the insider tips & tricks on writing your application.

Explore the possibility to participate in the business incubation programme of the European Space Agency (ESA) and find out what’s in it for you and your future or present venture.

ESA BIC Noordwijk, managed by SBIC Noordwijk, is ESA’s business incubation programme that enables founders and entrepreneurs to develop their space-related business ideas and receive support during their adventurous journey.

We are calling for startups to take action. No matter what stage you are at – whether you want to validate your space business idea and bring it to market or get the push to finish a prototype that is already in the making – the ESA BIC programme will provide support as you advance your business model.

This webinar will provide you with all the application tips & tricks! In this last in the series of info sessions introducing the business incubation programme of the European Space Agency, you will get all the support and knowledge you need to apply successfully for ESA BIC Noordwijk. Ask us all your questions and be ready for the kick-start of your space business.

The ESA Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) will be introduced and presented by the Noordwijk programme manager Martijn Leinweber.

During the session, you will also discover all benefits of our programme and learn how and when to apply to profit from the following:

• Zero-equity funding
• Technical support
• Business support & coaching
• ESA BIC branding and visibility
• Exclusive events & training
• Access to the international space community and investors

We have two selection rounds each year – with the next deadline for applications being 16 October 2024.

(There is an optional soft deadline of 7 October, where a pre-check of all documentation can be carried out to ensure all the required information is supplied by the selection deadline.)

Before joining the webinar, we recommend that you follow the pre-steps listed here.

About:

The Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk (SBIC Noordwijk) supports space related startups and initiatives in various stages of their development. Next to ESA’s business incubation programme, we also manage pre-incubation and Dutch relocation programmes. Jointly with NL Space Campus, we are the ESA Technology Broker for the Netherlands. Last but not least, we equally boost innovation via competitions, hackathons and specialised space & business masterclasses and training, and offer community membership to anyone interested in getting involved in our space business network.

Martijn Leinweber is the ESA BIC Noordwijk manager and the COO of SBIC Noordwijk, with over a decade of experience guiding space businesses.

Register for the webinar and get all the information you need!

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