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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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Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition challenges (new registration deadline: 3 Nov)
More details about the challenges for the first Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition have been released. Startups from across Europe are invited to submit solutions by the new deadline of 3 Nov.
ESA BIC alumnus interview: Agtuall supports smallholder farmers with ecosystem approach
In enabling global access to insurance products for smallholder farmers, ESA BIC alumnus Agtuall plays an essential role via its ecosystem approach. CEO and founder Vikram Sarbanja shares more about the startup’s journey.
NL Space Week 2025 featuring two events for tech startups at SBIC Noordwijk
NL Space Week 2025 is shining a spotlight on how space contributes to society and the economy with events across the Netherlands from 4 to 12 October, including two events at SBIC Noordwijk. Register now for the launch event of the Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition!
Essential tips for startups to boost funding success (masterclass: 14 Oct)
Ready to win that next big grant? Startups can get one step closer to maximising funding success by getting top tips for crafting a winning project proposal. Join the masterclass on 14 Oct with Joeri Achterberg of Scherpe Tanden to get insider knowledge and learn practical skills. Register now!
Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition calling for participants (register by: 16 Oct)
The first Space Meets Manufacturing startup competition is open for applications! Startups from across Europe to submit solutions for industry challenges. Join the launch event on 9 Oct during NL Space Week.
Dunedain Space: ESA Phi-Lab NL programme participant focuses on space situational awareness
ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands, managed by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk, has welcomed the first programme participant, Dunedain Space. Discover about the startup from CEO Ignacio Reyes Raffo. Read more!