SBIC’s technical partner Space4Good has closed a funding round with investment by Arches Capital, Empower Impact and Indigo Ventures. This will enable expansion of its satellite-data insights for rainforest protection into new areas and new projects.
Sustainability
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.
ESA BIC startup RegenRate innovates in regenerative agriculture with satellite data
Alice Henry, CEO of ESA BIC incubatee RegenRate, shares plans to scale certified, intermediary crops for the sustainable aviation fuel industry. Discover how the team is innovating in regenerative agriculture with satellite data.
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.
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.





