Join the pre-incubation trajectory at SBIC this summer to help you on the way to launching your space business in 2024. It is the perfect preparation for getting your startup ready for the ESA BIC programme, as it has been specially designed to improve your space focused business model. The Ignition Programme 2024 is now open for applications and the deadline is 22 May.
Core programme of 5 insightful training days in June/July
The exclusive programme is designed to fit the needs of most founders and entrepreneurs – with a primary purpose to be a pre-incubation programme that can lead to ESA BIC Noordwijk. This means a space connection is advised before submitting your application.
The Ignition Programme offers dedicated training with a core programme of 5 days (spread over 5 weeks), alongside other compulsory activities prior to, during and following the core training days. The goal is to deepen the various aspects of a successful idea. In essence, the programme educates startups to develop an insight-based and validated business plan.
The programme takes place at the SBIC headquarters in Noordwijk and attendance in person is mandatory for the (compulsory) core programme dates, so please do check your availability if you are considering to apply. The onboarding session is on the afternoon of 30 May, with the core training programme taking place over 5 weeks in June/start of July and programme finale on 12 July. You can see a tentative timeline here. Any questions, please get in touch.
You will learn about:
- Research the space link of your business
- Discover the technical feasibility of your idea
- Learn about finance and IP
- Improve your business model
- Research the market need
These topics cover the requirements to create an insightful business plan, which will be required if you progress to apply for ESA’s business incubation programme in Noordwijk. So. join us this summer if you want to improve your chances to succeed when/if you apply during the ESA BIC selection round later this year.
Don’t take our word for it
Since its initiation in 2019, the Ignition Programme has been supporting entrepreneurs to get on track to launch their space related businesses. In fact, a number of the recent ESA BIC startups have previously been participants in this vital pre-incubation programme. Get insights from these current startups who went through this process and are now successfully incubated at ESA BIC Noordwijk and see some testimonials on this page.
Take steps to launch your startup this summer!
Are you eager to learn where your own space business idea could take you? We invite you to apply for the upcoming Ignition Programme before 22 May.
GOOD TO KNOW:
1. The programme will be in English.
2. There is no application fee.
3. This is the only edition of the programme during 2024.
See other points that are good to be aware of before you apply here (opens as a PDF).
