Dual-use applications of Spherical and Dunedain selected for SME Defence Call. These space solutions are among the 11 consortia that will contribute to a stronger innovative ecosystem.
ESA BIC alumnus Revolv Space’s solar array drive assemblies have been selected by Infinite Orbits for in-orbit servicing at geostationary orbit. The announcement was made at SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam by Revolv this week.
ESA BIC alumnus Lens R&D has been contracted to supply 33 Sunsensors for ESA’s scientific space mission LISA. To scale production capacity, the company will open a new manufacturing facility this month.
ESA BIC alumnus Revolv Space’s solar array subsystem has been successfully activated and is currently being validated in-orbit on the Mauve mission. Read about the collaboration with platform prime C3S to integrate the hardware in the 16U CubeSat and the mission’s first light capture.
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.
Space related innovations from the Netherlands have been making the news during October. There was NL Space Week and NSO made recommendations about Dutch contributions to ESA. The ESA BIC incubatees and alumni have also been gaining exposure this month.