ESA BIC 2026: Open House Sessions

Thanks for your interest in ESA BIC Noordwijk. Discover what it really means to participate in the business incubation centre of the European Space Agency (ESA BIC) by visiting us at SBIC. If you are considering taking part in the Ignition Programme (pre-incubation) – which takes place in 2026 prior to the spring & fall ESA BIC selection deadlines – you are welcome to join these sessions to find out more about ESA BIC (incubation).

The next selection deadline for the ESA BIC programme is 30 March 2026 (by 23:59h).

 

2026 ESA BIC Info Sessions (webinars) are now open for bookings

The ESA BIC Open House sessions complement the ESA BIC online webinars for each deadline, which anyone considering applying to ESA BIC should consider joining:

  • Thu 26 Feb @ 16:30: Your ESA BIC Questions Answered (Webinar/Hybrid) | Register now
  • Tue 10 Mar @ 16:30: ESA BIC Success Stories Info Session (Webinar/Hybrid) | Registration not yet open
  • Thu 17 Mar @ 16:30: Application Tips & Tricks Info Session (Webinar) | Registration not yet open

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    Register for the upcoming Open House sessions

    Join the next ESA BIC Open House event(s) in the lead up to the 2026 selection deadlines and you can have the chance to discuss the programme in-person. Hear about the first-hand experience from current startups and take this opportunities to ask our team any questions you might have. Those people who attend the Network & Drinks can meet us in-person in the Atrium or visit us in the Spark Hub at SBIC Noordwijk where you can also view the display of alumni products and innovations.

    Registration for the webinars are via Eventbrite and you can let us know if you will attend the next ESA BIC Open House session via the form below.

    Please note: the next in-person event where you can meet the ESA BIC team is on 26 February NL Space Campus Network & Drinks; register without delay if you wish to meet the community and get a feel for the atmosphere at our incubation centre.

    ESA BIC Open House Interest Form

     

     

    You might also like: NL Space Campus Networking & Drinks at SBIC

    Another opportunity to meet up with ESA BIC incubatees and those in the space business community is by joining the (free) NL Space Campus Network & Drinks (N&D) at SBIC Noordwijk, which generally takes place on the last Thursday of the month in 2026 (in Feb/May/Jun/Oct/Nov). Register via the NL Space Campus website (for the 26 Feb event, go here) or keep an eye on our events page. We look forward to seeing you by the satellite in the atrium and, while you are at SBIC, you are welcome to visit us the Spark Hub!