In enabling global access to insurance products for smallholder farmers, ESA BIC alumnus Agtuall plays an essential role via its ecosystem approach. CEO and founder Vikram Sarbanja shares more about the startup’s journey.
Earth Observation
NL Space Week 2025 featuring two events for tech startups at SBIC Noordwijk
NL Space Week 2025 is shining a spotlight on how space contributes to society and the economy with events across the Netherlands from 4 to 12 October, including two events at SBIC Noordwijk. Register now for the launch event of the Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition!
ESA BIC alumnus interview: Trabotyx launches first Dutch laser weeding robot for precision farming
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus Trabotyx has launched the first Dutch autonomous weeding robot incorporating laser tech. Read the interview with co-founder Tim Kreukniet about highlights and challenges along the path.
Make it with Space: CASSINI Challenges competition open for entries
The CASSINI Challenges competition with a prize pool of 1.15 million euros seeks space related solutions across three tracks. Join the info session on 14 Jan 2025 to discover how to enter.
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.
ESA’s 2nd EO Commercialisation Forum focuses on Earth observation and climate initiatives
The ESA Commercialisation Gateway announcement of ESA’s 2nd EO Commercialisation Forum – taking place on 27 and 28 November in Frankfurt – highlights the call for CommEO Award entries from startups.





