The challenges set out by the space companies on stage were the focus at ESA Technology Broker NL’s Tech Needs Discovery event #2. Multiple perspectives provided unique responses during the engaging matchmaking session. Read full report.
Want to go from the spark of an idea to successful space business? Then, get inspiration from Thomas Parry of Spherical Systems. Getting into ESA BIC was pivotal for his startup. Read about this entrepreneur’s journey as a stepping-stone to ESA BIC.
New UNIIQ investment brings Spherical System’s pre-seed round to almost 1 million euros, which will enable the company to produce chips designed for the extreme conditions in space.
Thomas Parry of incubatee Spherical is using emerging techniques at the microchip level to deliver optimised satellite systems powered by silicon.
Building a space business takes the right mindset and research. Get help to nail the space link and investigate the feasibility of your idea via the pre-incubation Ignition Programme. Apply by the 2026 spring deadline of 5 Feb.
Highlights of the European Space Agency’s achievements this year includes the ongoing expansion of ESA’s Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) network. In this post, we take a look back at the 2025 highlights featuring Dutch ESA BIC startups.