The latest news from our space business community
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The latest news from the space business community. Read about our programmes and events, as well as discovering more about the startups and entrepreneurs and their latest technological advancements.
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Be in the next cohort of ESA-supported Ignition Programme: Apply for pre-incubation by 6 Aug
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.
ESA BIC alumnus Spherical and ESA Phi-Lab’s Dunedain in consortia with dual-use space applications selected for SME Defence Call
Dual-use applications of Spherical and Dunedain selected for SME Defence Call. These space solutions are among the 11 consortia that will contribute to a stronger innovative ecosystem.
Navigate the subsidy landscape: Next step funding for tech startups (masterclass: 2 Jul)
Learn how to go after a winning combination from the subsidy stack of Dutch and European subsidies by the upcoming deadlines. Get ready by joining the masterclass on Thu 2 Jul led by subsidy experts from Dynova. Register now.
Designing Space Systems – Line-up revealed for industry-led event organised by In Summa (date: 25 Jun)
Join the event at SBIC on 25 Jun covering modern engineering workflows for space systems design. Organised by In Summa, industry experts will lead the event with use cases from Airbus and Thales Alenia Space. Register now.
Revolv Space solar array drive assemblies selected by Infinite Orbits for GEO in-orbit servicers
ESA BIC alumnus Revolv Space’s solar array drive assemblies have been selected by Infinite Orbits for in-orbit servicing at geostationary orbit. The announcement was made at SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam by Revolv this week.
Sub-division of shares: Startup equity split among stakeholders (masterclass: 16 Jun)
The masterclass on 16 Jun is designed specifically for startup founders. The presenters – from TeekensKarstens and Wecountancy – will dive into the possibilities of dividing shares among stakeholders and use real-world approaches along with example case studies.
