ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus Lens R&D has multiple sensors on the recently launched Proba-3’s twin platforms. The BiSon64-ET Sunsensors will be used by the spacecraft as navigational instruments.
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Dutch Ministry of Defence and Solidflow to develop new oxygen generators for wounded soldiers
Award-winning cool gas generator technology is the focus of a new contract between the Dutch MOD and Solidflow (spin-off of ESA BIC alumnus HDES), marking the official start of prototype development.
20 years of ESA BIC: BlackShore’s Earth mapping solutions used for climate impact monitoring and food security
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus BlackShore’s geospatial products based on crowd-sourced interpretation of satellite imagery are used for climate impact monitoring, etc. Read the interview as part of #20yearsESABIC.
Skytree’s technology at core of world’s first direct air capture hub powered entirely by wind energy
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus Skytree is the technology provider for the world’s first 100% wind-powered direct air capture (DAC) hub, with a collaboration that could lead to more carbon removal projects.
Arceon’s ceramic composites launched to space as part of Europe Material Ageing campaign
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus Arceon sees its ceramic matrix composite launched into space as part of the Europe Material Ageing campaign, which is a collaboration between ESA and the French Space Agency (CNES).
Arceon secures investment from Tenzing Alpha to further develop innovative materials
Arceon secures Tenzing Alpha investment, which will allow the ESA BIC startup to expand its commercial capabilities and further develop advanced materials for extreme and harsh environments.





