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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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.
Arceon recognised by ESA for innovative new materials in propulsion technology
Following its winning proposal for the ESA FIRST! campaign, Arceon has been awarded its first project as a prime contractor under ESA. The award recognises the startup’s innovative materials for propulsion systems.
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.
Dutch Ministry of Defence and Solidflow to develop new oxygen generators for wounded soldiers
Award-winning cool gas generator technology is the focus of a new contract between the Dutch MOD and Solidflow (spin-off of ESA BIC alumnus HDES), marking the official start of prototype development.
Skytree’s technology at core of world’s first direct air capture hub powered entirely by wind energy
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus Skytree is the technology provider for the world’s first 100% wind-powered direct air capture (DAC) hub, with a collaboration that could lead to more carbon removal projects.





