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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Dutch space strategy in focus and October wrap up of ESA BIC startups in the news
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.
NSO Report EuroGEO Workshop: Collaborating to maximise the use of satellite data for our society
Earth observation was the focus for the attendees gathered in The Hague for the 3-day EuroGEO Workshop 2025, organised by the European Commission, EuroGEO and Netherlands Space Office. Read NSO report.
Successful Space Investor Event 2025 accelerating innovation in the space sector
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.
Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition challenges (new registration deadline: 3 Nov)
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.
ESA BIC alumnus interview: Agtuall supports smallholder farmers with ecosystem approach
In enabling global access to insurance products for smallholder farmers, ESA BIC alumnus Agtuall plays an essential role via its ecosystem approach. CEO and founder Vikram Sarbanja shares more about the startup’s journey.
NL Space Week 2025 featuring two events for tech startups at SBIC Noordwijk
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!
