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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ESA and Euronext: Growth and financing opportunities for European space companies
The European Space Agency has announced a collaboration with Euronext to support the growth of European space companies by improving access to finance, increasing investor visibility and strengthening the capabilities needed to scale.
Interview with David Beckett in preparation for pitching (masterclass: 26 Nov)
The masterclass on 26 Nov will get you ready to Pitch to Win, designed specifically for startup founders. Expert pitch coach David Beckett will hold his world-renowned 3-hour session that will help you craft and deliver a winning pitch. Hear more from the international trainer in this interview.
Netherlands Space Agency webinar series on financing opportunities for the space sector
Join the serios of info sessions (in Dutch) organised by the Netherland Space Agency covering various financing opportunities for the space sector. The six webinars offer details of the financing options available via various schemes. Registration is open now.
Sovereign safety and resilience in the space domain driven by autonomous AI (event: 29 Oct)
An upcoming event on 29 Oct at SBIC will put artificial intelligence (AI) into the spotlight. You are invited to attend the AI for Safety & Resilience session organised by KickstartAI, NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk. It starts at 15:00 followed by networking. Registration is open now!
Technology meets business: ESA BIC incubatees collaborate with 2026 ESA–CEMS students
RSM students on the week-long 2026 ESA–CEMS block seminar – with its theme “Turning Technology into Business” – were at SBIC this summer working on challenges set by ESA BIC Noordwijk incubatees and other startups. The final pitches were at the Port of Rotterdam.
Graduating cohort of Ignition Programme validated ideas and prepare to apply for ESA BIC (deadline: 5 Oct)
The strongest cohort of the ESA-supported Ignition Programme yet graduated recently. A total of 15 teams gained insights from mentors and partners while busily working on validating their business idea to prepare to apply for ESA BIC Noordwijk on 5 Oct 2026. View the gallery of photos!
