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SBIC Noordwijk CEO Gerard Hegemans retiring in September 2024
SBIC Noordwijk CEO Gerard Hegemans will be stepping down in September. He comments: “It has been inspiring to work within such an innovative ecosystem and I wish to thank all those I have met along the way.”
Space Investor Event on 3 Oct at SBIC Noordwijk (register interest by: 6 Sep)
Investors and startups from the space industry across Europe to meet at pitching, matchmaking and networking event. It takes place on 3 Oct at SBIC as part of NL Space Week. Register now!
Assess the space connection of your business idea before applying to ESA BIC
Having a space related business idea is the first step. You then need to ask: is the space connection sufficient to be accepted for ESA’s business incubator? Use the new online assessment tool to find out more.
Europe restores autonomous launch capacity with Ariane 6 featuring Dutch components
Europe is restoring its guaranteed access to space with the launch of Ariane 6. This milestone is thanks to the Dutch companies that were involved in developing various components.
ESA BIC startup Ceres Space enabling mobility in space with hydrogen peroxide as green fuel
ESA BIC startup Ceres Space is using hydrogen peroxide as a propellant, offering a safer and more efficient alternative for satellite propulsion and manoeuvrability. Discover more in this interview.
ICARUS consortium, which includes ESA BIC alumnus HDES, funded to develop inflatable heatshield
Funding for consortium, led by Deimos and including ESA BIC alumnus HDES, awarded to develop inflatable heat shield to recover rocket stages from space and prepare for Mars missions.
