The Dutch business incubation programme of the European Space Agency, ESA BIC Noordwijk, runs an open call for startups to apply to join as an ESA BIC incubatee and reap the benefit that brings – funding, plus technical and business support – as well as being part of our community at SBIC Noordwijk. In this programme, entrepreneurs will work with space related technologies to create impact on Earth – and beyond. Since early this summer, we welcomed a number of new startups.
We are excited to initially introduce these five new incubatees to you in this article. Within 2 years, they will produce a prototype or will have had a market introduction. In the ESA BIC programme, space startups get up to €50,000 zero-equity funding for the development of their idea, receive technical support by the European Space Agency and partners, and get extensive business support by the Space Business Innovation Centre in Noordwijk.
Meet the new space related startups
The most recent businesses entering incubation in Noordwijk are listed below. The teams have already been busy making introductions during our Entrepreneurs Coffee sessions, pitching at the NL Space Campus Network & Drinks, and collaborating with students during the recent space business challenge at SBIC.
2C Degrees
Founder: Patrick Slavenburg
Website: 2cdegrees.com
Space link: Using satellite data and remote sensing
Description: 2C Degrees is creating a satellite resource monitoring tool to assess local surface water shortage risks months in advance.
Watch the 2C Degrees pitch session during NL Space Campus Network & Drinks, June 2023
Celemation
Founder: Joël Meijering
Website: celemation.com
Space link: Using GNSS positioning
Description: Celemation is developing an aerial survey system, with a tripod-mounted GNSS surveying station paired with a surveying drone, for cost-effective availability of accurate GNSS positioning.
Watch the Celemation pitch session during NL Space Campus Network & Drinks, June 2023
Inframent
Founders: Marina Kurnevich and Matt Szaszkó
Website: inframent.com
Space link: Using GNSS positioning and augmentation
Description: Inframent is a cutting-edge technology startup that provides AI-powered solutions using GNSS positioning to streamline data extraction for contractors in the telecom industry.
Terraprisma
Founder: Thomas Kaakeh
Website: terraprisma.com
Space link: Using Earth observation data
Description: Terraprisma is leveraging advanced satellite technology to pioneer a transparent and sustainable mining future.
Turtle Island Space
Founder: Brian Treacy
Website: turtleislandspace.com
Space link: Using satellite data and Earth observation data
Description: Turtle Island Space is creating an online educational platform to provide space-focused educational activities that leverage existing space assets and data.
We will be publishing individual articles about all these startups via the SBIC website in coming months – and watch out for news about which startups get selected following the September application round (our deadline was earlier this month and the process of selection is still ongoing).
CHOOSE ESA BIC NOORDWIJK TO LAUNCH YOUR SPACE BUSINESS IN 2024!
You can apply to ESA BIC Noordwijk if you are an entrepreneur or startup. The programme gives you the best chance of developing your space business idea via a well-established network and community in the heart of the Dutch space industry. You need to be resident in the Netherlands, with a company that is not yet founded or not older than 5 years. Then, the rest is up to you. Share your business proposal in the next application round and you could join our space community in 2024. The first step is to reach out to our very helpful team and book your introduction meeting here.
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