Spectral Industries has raised 2.5 million euros in funding in a round co-led by Value Creation Capital and The Nest Group. The ESA BIC alumnus develops advanced optical sensor systems for real-time chemical analysis. Read full news release.
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New NSO report published: Innovative technology can promote responsible use of space
Space is being used more and more intensively by many countries. How can we make sure that all these countries behave responsibly in space? Space surveillance and tracking will help. Read NSO report.
VP Capital invests in RegenRate, supporting the transition from cover crops to climate solutions
ESA BIC incubatee RegenRate receives investment from VP Capital. The startup, working at the intersection of regenerative agriculture and the sustainable aviation fuel market, is the newest addition to VP Capital’s impact portfolio.
Solidflow in consortium that secures ESA funding for inflatable sail to deorbit satellites
Solidflow (spin-off of ESA BIC alumnus HDES) is responsible for developing the gas generator needed to inflate the sail for the SWIFT (Spacecraft With Inflatable Termination) project, led by Spaceo and funded by ESA.
NL Space Lift-Off 2025: Forecast for year full of ambition for safety and economy
At the NL Space Lift-Off on 30 January, NSO director Harm van de Wetering explained what 2025 might have in store – Long-Term Space Agenda news, the NL Space Campus development, and more.
20 years of ESA BIC: How MetaSensing was fuelled by ESA BIC Noordwijk
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus MetaSensing’s advance in synthetic aperture radar technology was enabled during the incubation programme. Read interview with founder Andriano Meta as part of #20yearsESABIC.





