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.
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Spherical’s ESA BIC success story: “Pivotal to go from an idea to the first steps of building a business”
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.
Arceon recognised by ESA for innovative new materials in propulsion technology
Following its winning proposal for the ESA FIRST! campaign, Arceon has been awarded its first project as a prime contractor under ESA. The award recognises the startup’s innovative materials for propulsion systems.
Arceon’s ceramic composites launched to space as part of Europe Material Ageing campaign
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus Arceon sees its ceramic matrix composite launched into space as part of the Europe Material Ageing campaign, which is a collaboration between ESA and the French Space Agency (CNES).
ESA BIC: Join the largest incubator network of space related startups in Europe
ESA BIC Noordwijk gives entrepreneurs the best chance of developing their space business idea via a well-established network and community in the heart of the Dutch space industry, Join the info sessions to find out more.
Three ways to improve your application to an ESA BIC programme
We never know which proposals will succeed at the ESA BIC selection round but we do know ways to increase the likelihood of your startup getting incubated. Find out ways to avoid the common mistakes and improve your application.





