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ESA BIC Open Call: What startups applying for incubation can expect
Entrepreneurs applying to our ESA BIC can expect to develop their space business idea with support from a well-established network and community, if their application is successful that is. Join the 11 Feb info session to find out how to apply.
Growth hacking as a recipe for your startup’s success (workshop: 30 Jan)
Growth hacking is a strategy that will help you to focus your energy on growing your company, embracing what works and ditching what doesn’t. The workshop on 30 Jan will be led by Martin Voorzanger.
20 years of ESA BIC: How MetaSensing was fuelled by ESA BIC Noordwijk
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus MetaSensing’s advance in synthetic aperture radar technology was enabled during the incubation programme. Read interview with founder Andriano Meta as part of #20yearsESABIC.
Proba-3’s satellites for precise formation flying launched carrying Lens R&D sensors
ESA BIC Noordwijk alumnus Lens R&D has multiple sensors on the recently launched Proba-3’s twin platforms. The BiSon64-ET Sunsensors will be used by the spacecraft as navigational instruments.
Dutch Ministry of Defence and Solidflow to develop new oxygen generators for wounded soldiers
Award-winning cool gas generator technology is the focus of a new contract between the Dutch MOD and Solidflow (spin-off of ESA BIC alumnus HDES), marking the official start of prototype development.
Make it with Space: CASSINI Challenges competition open for entries
The CASSINI Challenges competition with a prize pool of 1.15 million euros seeks space related solutions across three tracks. Join the info session on 14 Jan 2025 to discover how to enter.