SBIC’s next deep dive focuses on space business with experts presenting three perspectives. Join on 8 Sep to gain insights about the options for commercialising space projects and initiatives within the Dutch space ecosystem. Register now!
Commercialisation
ESA Phi-Lab NL project of Meandair in collaboration with NLR uses space data to reduce the climate impact of aviation
Earlier this year, ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands (managed by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk) welcomed Meandair in collaboration with NLR. We caught up with Meandair’s co-founder Peter Novak to find out about the EO4Contrails project.
ESA Report on the Space Economy 2026 covers developments shaping Europe’s space sector
Mid-July saw the publication of ESA’s Report on the Space Economy 2026, The document provides an annual update on the status and trends of the space economy, both globally and on the position of Europe specifically. Download the full report via the ESA Space Economy Portal.
ESTEC technical labs tour for ESA BIC and ESA Phi-Lab participants offered innovative research insights
ESA BIC incubatees and participants of ESA Phi-Lab NL visited the technical labs of ESA ESTEC to get insights of the innovative research on space tech to be used on ESA’s missions. Representatives from ESA and NLSA also joined the lab tour.
ESA BIC Open Call: Earth observation applications using satellite data to protect water and oceans
Our ESA BIC offers entrepreneurs the chance to develop business idea covering all space assets. This post focuses on the use of satellite data or space tech for aquatic applications. Got a space business idea that can impact a more sustainable future? Apply by the next ESA BIC selection deadline.
Space Investor Event on 16 Apr calling for participation (register by: 26 Mar)
Investors and startups from the space industry across Europe to meet for pitching, matchmaking and networking. The event is on 16 April in Noordwijk and is organised by NL Space Campus, SBIC and KplusV. Registration is now open for startups to express interest to take part. Don’t delay, spaces are limited.





