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. Got a business idea? Get prepared to apply by the next selection deadline of 30 March.
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!
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).
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.
Six startups graduated from the ESA BIC Noordwijk programme during 2025, some of which participated at the recent SBIC Demo Day. View the graduation gallery for 2C Degrees, Aardvark Sensing, Celemation, Inframent, Terraprisma and Turtle Island Space!
Space Tech Expo Europe attracts scores of space professionals to Bremen in November. This year, the city additionally hosted the ESA Ministerial Council Meeting. News was fast-flowing, as were the networking ops at Connecting The Curious.