A new event aimed at accelerating innovation in the space sector will take place on 16 April. The Space Investor Event 2026 is calling for participants to take part in this new edition, which will offer direct connections between companies seeking capital and relevant investors. Building on previous success, this highly-anticipated event is organised by the NL Space Campus, SBIC Noordwijk and KplusV teams. Join to establish relevant connections, showcase groundbreaking ideas and build relationships that will take your startup closer to realising funding. Register your interest by 26 March. There are limited spaces, so don’t delay!
Space startups meet leading investors
Following on from the success of last year’s event (see report here), at which a new investor network was launched, we are pleased to announce the investor event targeting space entrepreneurs and startups from across Europe is back! The level of interest is high and, to meet demand, this new Space Investor Event is happening only 6 months after the last edition. It will once again bring together ambitious businesses in the space domain with leading investors.
Mark your calendars for Thursday 16 April. If you are a tech startup active in the development of innovative software and/or hardware – for instance in artificial intelligence (AI), Earth observation or related fields, then we can help you on the path to attaining that goal. The event is all about matching top investors and innovative ventures in the space sector.
Take part in an afternoon that will likely edge you closer to your next funding round. Good to know that you don’t have to go it alone – as there is the opportunity in advance of the event to receive support. Selected participants will be helped to prepare during individual discussions with an experienced funding expert.
Pitching, matchmaking and networking
The process will have a pre-selection phase and, on the day, dynamic pitches from the space startups will inspire the leading investors in the audience. Following this, there will be time for matchmaking and networking, allowing investors and entrepreneurs to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore potential collaborations.
EVENT DETAILS
Where & when
Date: Thu 16 Apr 2026
Time: 13:30 to 17:00
Location: SBIC Noordwijk
Programme
There will be six startups selected to pitch to the finance experts in the audience. Investment companies confirmed to take part will be added to this page soon. A broad range of investors have taken part in previous editions – from 4impactVA and Arches Capital to Rabobank and VP Capital.
Investors at the 2026 event:
- Not yet available
(Investor list will be updated on this page once information is made available)
Eligibility of entrepreneurs
This event is for you if you are:
- Active in the development of innovative software and/or hardware – for instance AI technology, Earth observation data or related fields
- Looking for funding between €100K and €5M, either already in the raising process or starting in the next 12 months
- Open to funding in the form of direct equity, convertible loan agreements (CLAs) or a combination of dilutive and non-dilutive funding
- Driven team with a clear growth ambition.
Startup selection process
As this event is highly curated, all registrations will go through a selection process. The six startups selected to pitch at the event will get help to prepare. The entrepreneurs will have 1-on-1 sessions with an experienced funding expert to ensure they are well-equipped to speak with potential investors.
Eligible companies can register now to be considered to take part in this event. Registration does not guarantee attendance; six companies will be selected to pitch during the programme and all applicants will be contacted after registration to be updated on the next stages of the process.
Registration deadline: Thu 26 Mar (by 23:59 CEST)
Registration link: click here
All those registered will hear from KplusV about the outcome of their application.
LAUNCH YOUR STARTUP
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