SBIC launches a new event series taking a deep dive into a certain topic looking at it from three perspectives. The focus of the first edition is talent. Join on 26 Feb to discover about attracting and retaining the right people as your startup grows. Register now!
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New publication: Netherlands Space Office annual review
The year 2025 was a year of convergence. Direction, ambition and execution converged more than ever before in Dutch and European space industry. Discover the strategy that is strengthening national innovation in the annual review published by the Netherlands Space Office.
Technology transfer space assets of ESA BIC Noordwijk incubatees
Our ESA BIC offers entrepreneurs the chance to develop business idea covering all space assets. This post focuses on technology transfer innovations developed in the Dutch incubator by Gravity Gardens, HallTech, Wren and ZemQuest. Got a business idea? Apply now.
ESA BIC startup ZemQuest delivers emission-free energy using aluminium as solid fuel
By repurposing patented space tech, ZemQuest is developing aluminium-based solid fuel cells to transport green energy to off-grid remote sites. Discover the sustainable and circular methods of the startup from CEO Michiel Kruijff. Read more!
ESA BICs powering Europe’s space innovation boom
Since 2004, the ESA BIC network has been at the forefront of Europe’s space innovation, nurturing startups that are reshaping the industry. Answer the open call for applications for the Dutch location at ESA BIC Noordwijk (two selection deadlines per year in Spring & Fall).
ESA 2025 highlights featuring Dutch ESA BIC startups
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.





