The latest news from our space business community
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The latest news from the space business community. Read about our programmes and events, as well as discovering more about the startups and entrepreneurs and their latest technological advancements.
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NL Space Week 2025 featuring two events for tech startups at SBIC Noordwijk
NL Space Week 2025 is shining a spotlight on how space contributes to society and the economy with events across the Netherlands from 4 to 12 October, including two events at SBIC Noordwijk. Register now for the launch event of the Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition!
Essential tips for startups to boost funding success (masterclass: 14 Oct)
Ready to win that next big grant? Startups can get one step closer to maximising funding success by getting top tips for crafting a winning project proposal. Join the masterclass on 14 Oct with Joeri Achterberg of Scherpe Tanden to get insider knowledge and learn practical skills. Register now!
Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition calling for participants (register by: 16 Oct)
The first Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition is open for applications! Startups from across Europe to submit solutions for industry challenges. Join the launch event on 9 Oct during NL Space Week.
Dunedain Space: ESA Phi-Lab NL programme participant focuses on space situational awareness
ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands, managed by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk, has welcomed the first programme participant, Dunedain Space. Discover about the startup from CEO Ignacio Reyes Raffo. Read more!
Spectral Industries raises 2.5 million euros to accelerate LIBS sensing solutions
Spectral Industries has raised 2.5 million euros in funding in a round co-led by Value Creation Capital and The Nest Group. The ESA BIC alumnus develops advanced optical sensor systems for real-time chemical analysis. Read full news release.
SBIC adds Marketing Miks to its community partner network
Marketing Miks is SBIC’s newest community partner with a focus of helping startups move forward and accelerate growth. This partnership strengthens the offerings available to SBIC’s space business community. Discover more from contact Milan Stiphout in this interview.
