The latest news from our space business community
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The latest news from the space business community. Read about our programmes and events, as well as discovering more about the startups and entrepreneurs and their latest technological advancements.
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State-of-the-art antenna testing facility at the SBIC outdoor test centre opens for bookings
A portable compact range test chamber is a new addition to the SBIC test centre. It is operated by Testar in collaboration with ASYSOL, with support of the Province of Zuid-Holland, and is an exciting expansion of the antenna testing facilities on NL Space Campus.
New publication: Netherlands Space Office annual review
The year 2025 was a year of convergence. Direction, ambition and execution converged more than ever before in Dutch and European space industry. Discover the strategy that is strengthening national innovation in the annual review published by the Netherlands Space Office.
Technology transfer space assets of ESA BIC Noordwijk incubatees
Our ESA BIC offers entrepreneurs the chance to develop business idea covering all space assets. This post focuses on technology transfer innovations developed in the Dutch incubator. Got a business idea? Get prepared to apply by the next selection deadline of 30 March.
ESA BIC startup ZemQuest delivers emission-free energy using aluminium as solid fuel
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!
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 BICs powering Europe’s space innovation boom
Since 2004, the ESA BIC network has been at the forefront of Europe’s space innovation, nurturing startups that are reshaping the industry. Answer the open call for applications for the Dutch location at ESA BIC Noordwijk (two selection deadlines per year in Spring & Fall).
