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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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.
ESA BIC startup OpenAtlas enables geospatial analysis for deforestation-free supply chains
Harry Marshal shares the journey of his remote sensing company Open Atlas. The ESA BIC startup utilises satellite imagery to build solutions that enable the geospatial analysis required for EU deforestation regulations.
ESA Phi-Lab NL Fall 2025: Call for applications (webinar: 8 Aug)
ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands, managed by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk, announces the Fall 2025 selection round. The team invites you to join the 8 Aug info session to avail of full support.
Interview: ESA BIC alumnus Arceon championing the importance of ceramic composite materials
Arceon’s space trajectory has seen the team go from strength to strength with multiple ESA contracts, collaborations and funding rounds. CEO Rahul Shirke shares the startup’s journey since graduating from ESA BIC.
