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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Meet ESA BIC Noordwijk and ESA Phi-Lab NL at Industry Space Days and join Connecting the Curious for networking
Join us at the space commercialisation event of the year at ESA ESTEC! If you are attending ISD2026, meet up with ESA BIC Noordwijk and ESA Phi-Lab NL and visit the NL Space Campus stand. Finishing up with fun at Connecting the Curious.
Accelerate your water technology towards real-world application (deadline: 31 Oct)
A thematic technology transfer challenge is open from Netherlands Enabling Water Technology. Dutch startups and spin-offs not yet having significant commercial revenue can enter by 31 October. SBIC community partner Deltares is a lead partner in the consortium.
EUSPA reports on Copernicus Sentinel-3 data used to monitor Europe’s summer heatwaves
The summer of 2026 has brought renewed heatwaves and temperatures above 40 °C in southern Europe. As reported by EUSPA, Copernicus Sentinel-3 data show how space-based observations support decisions on extreme heat and climate resilience.
Join deep-dive session at SBIC focusing on entry strategies for opportunities across the space sector (date: 8 Sep)
SBIC’s next deep dive focuses on space business with experts presenting three perspectives. Join on 8 Sep to gain insights about the options for commercialising space projects and initiatives within the Dutch space ecosystem. Register now!
Prepare to succeed by joining the pre-incubation Ignition Programme as a stepping stone to ESA BIC Noordwijk
Want to take your space business idea to new heights? Take 4 days this summer to join boost your startup via the ESA-supported Ignition Programme. Get inspiration from previous participants and take that first step to validate your idea.
ESA Phi-Lab NL project of Meandair in collaboration with NLR uses space data to reduce the climate impact of aviation
Earlier this year, ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands (managed by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk) welcomed Meandair in collaboration with NLR. We caught up with Meandair’s co-founder Peter Novak to find out about the EO4Contrails project.
