RSM students on the week-long 2026 ESA–CEMS block seminar – with its theme “Turning Technology into Business” – were at SBIC this summer working on challenges set by ESA BIC Noordwijk incubatees and other startups. The final pitches were at the Port of Rotterdam.
The strongest cohort of the ESA-supported Ignition Programme yet graduated recently. A total of 15 teams gained insights from mentors and partners while busily working on validating their business idea to prepare to apply for ESA BIC Noordwijk on 5 Oct 2026. View the gallery of photos!
For the first time since 1972, humans have been to lunar orbit, witnessing out-of-this-world sights. Discover the crucial contribution that Dutch space tech has made to powering the Artemis II mission. Read about the solar panels of the European Service Module built in Leiden by Airbus.
Dynova is SBIC’s newest community partner with a focus of helping startups with subsidy applications and dealing with timing gaps between costs and subsidy payouts. Discover more about the firm’s structured financing solutions from contact Menno Crol in this interview.
The Netherlands Space Agency (NSLA) was launched on 3 March 2026 as the new identity for the organisation formerly known as the Netherlands Space Office. Read on to discover what this change of identity means for NLSA and how it strengthens the Dutch space industry.
The year 2025 was a year of convergence. Direction, ambition and execution converged more than ever before in Dutch and European space industry. Discover the strategy that is strengthening national innovation in the annual review published by the Netherlands Space Office.