Space related innovations from the Netherlands have been making the news during October. There was NL Space Week and NSO made recommendations about Dutch contributions to ESA. The ESA BIC incubatees and alumni have also been gaining exposure this month.
Entrepreneurs from the space industry across Europe – from Czech to Dutch startups – met for pitching, matchmaking and networking with leading investors during the Space Investor Event 2025 during NL Space Week. ESA’s Philip Thomas gave the keynote.
More details about the challenges for the first Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition have been released. Startups from across Europe are invited to submit solutions by the new deadline of 3 Nov.
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!
Ready to win that next big grant? Startups can get one step closer to maximising funding success by getting top tips for crafting a winning project proposal. Join the masterclass on 14 Oct with Joeri Achterberg of Scherpe Tanden to get insider knowledge and learn practical skills. Register now!
The first Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition is open for applications! Startups from across Europe to submit solutions for industry challenges. Join the launch event on 9 Oct during NL Space Week.