By repurposing patented space tech, ZemQuest is developing aluminium-based solid fuel cells to transport green energy to off-grid remote sites. Discover the sustainable and circular methods of the startup from CEO Michiel Kruijff. Read more!
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Join the 2026 pre-incubation trajectory: Apply to the Ignition Programme by 5 Feb
Building a space business takes the right mindset and research. Get help to nail the space link and investigate the feasibility of your idea via the pre-incubation Ignition Programme. Apply by the 2026 spring deadline of 5 Feb.
ESA 2025 highlights featuring Dutch ESA BIC startups
Highlights of the European Space Agency’s achievements this year includes the ongoing expansion of ESA’s Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) network. In this post, we take a look back at the 2025 highlights featuring Dutch ESA BIC startups.
Meet the 2025 graduates of the ESA BIC incubation programme
Six startups graduated from the ESA BIC Noordwijk programme during 2025, some of which participated at the recent SBIC Demo Day. View the graduation gallery for 2C Degrees, Aardvark Sensing, Celemation, Inframent, Terraprisma and Turtle Island Space!
Space tech innovations in the spotlight at the first SBIC Demo Day
The first SBIC Demo Day – held on 9 Dec 2025 – was a showcase of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the heart of the space business community. Across the pitches, demos and partner displays, the achievements shone through. View the full report and gallery of photos.
Competition winners announced – meet the startups bridging space and manufacturing
The finalists in the inaugural Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition travelled to SBIC Noordwijk on 27 Nov to pitch their solutions. The jury selected Sightwise and Unchartered AI as the space and manufacturing track winners, respectively.





