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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New manager of ESA BIC Noordwijk at the SBIC space business innovation hub from June 2026
The management of SBIC Noordwijk shares the news that the organisation’s COO, Martijn Leinweber, has resigned. As of June 2026, Rianne van de Poel takes the lead role in operational matters and Jacobo Domingo is appointed ESA BIC Noordwijk manager.
New report published by EUSPA: Unlock the latest downstream space market insights
The EU Space Market Report 2026 from EUSPA reflects how the global space downstream sector has expanded beyond GNSS and EO to include secure SatCom and space situational awareness. The synergies between the four components are highlighted in the market report.
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.
