The strongest cohort of the ESA-supported Ignition Programme yet graduated recently. A total of 15 teams gained insights from mentors and partners while busily working on validating their business idea to prepare to apply for ESA BIC Noordwijk on 5 Oct 2026. View the gallery of photos!
Want to take your space business idea to new heights? Take 4 days this summer to join boost your startup via the ESA-supported Ignition Programme. Get inspiration from previous participants and take that first step to validate your idea.
Get ready to transform your early-stage space innovation into a market-ready venture. The ESA-supported Ignition Programme is the perfect step to investigate the feasibility of your idea via pre-incubation. Spaces are limited; apply by Aug.
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).
Want to go from the spark of an idea to successful space business? Then, get inspiration from Thomas Parry of Spherical Systems. Getting into ESA BIC was pivotal for his startup. Read about this entrepreneur’s journey as a stepping-stone to ESA BIC.
Follow in the footsteps of the most recent ESA BIC startup Ceres Space by joining the Ignition Programme to develop an insight-driven and validated space-related business plan.