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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Tech Needs Discovery #3 will tackle industry challenges & co-create solutions (event: 25 Sep)
The Dutch broker’s Tech Needs Discovery (TND) event series reaches its pinnacle on 25 September at SBIC. Register to join TND #3, submit an industry challenge and see what unfolds. Expect the unexpected!
Dutch heat of EUDIS Defence Hackathon calling for participants (register by: 10 Oct)
The EUDIS Defence Hackathon explores how the European space ecosystem can support defence operations and contribute to a secure space domain. The Dutch heat takes place 17 to 19 Oct 2025. Register by 10 Oct!
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.
Space Investor Event on 7 Oct at SBIC Noordwijk (register by: 8 Sep)
Investors and startups from the space industry across Europe to meet for pitching, matchmaking and networking. The event is on 7 Oct at SBIC as part of NL Space Week. The event is all about matching top investors and innovative ventures in the space sector. Register by 8 Sep!
ESA BIC startup Gravity Gardens innovates methodologies for efficient agricultural solutions
Gravity Gardens is revolutionising the approach to agriculture and pushing the boundaries to enhance crop growth. The founders explain about how space tech is being applied to terrestrial food production.
Telespazio Belgium offers geospatial expertise as new technical partner of SBIC Noordwijk
Telespazio Belgium is the newest SBIC technical partner. From the firm’s Dutch base in Katwijk, close to ESA/ESTEC, Matteo Manieri is available to offer GNSS technical support and more. Read the interview with Matteo.







