Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk

💡 Having a space related business idea is the first step. You then need to ask: is the space connection sufficient to be selected for ESA’s business incubator? You can assess the space link using the new online form via ▶️ https://lnkd.in/efHzqEzG You know your entrepreneurial idea better than anyone – and it is up to you to explain the space connection of your company’s business model in your application to #ESABICNoordwijk. In some cases, it can be pretty clear what the space link is. This is especially true for those entrepreneurs concentrating on upstream technologies. However, it can be less clear for anyone building a business accessing everything that satellites are capable of achieving. 🎯 Read more about the space connection assessment via the SBIC website ▶️ https://lnkd.in/efHzqEzG 🚀 Get prepared to apply to join the largest network of space incubators in Europe, which is celebrating 20 years in 2024! The next selection deadline for the Dutch incubator is 16 October ▶️ http://esa-bic.nl #SpaceBusiness #SpaceTech ESA Business Incubation Centre Noordwijk #ESABICNL #20yearsESABIC ESA Commercialisation Gateway NSO - Netherlands Space Office Rabobank Wecountancy

Representatives of the Young ESA Entrepreneurs working group were at SBIC this week. The visit had been arranged by Anton Liegert from ESA/ESTEC for the entrepreneurial-minded ESA professionals to hear about how ESA fosters startups as they establish new and innovative space-related businesses. 🚀 The audience heard from Mercedes Sánchez Álvarez about the #NewSpace economy and the ESA ambition on commercialisation. A key focus was on ESA's business incubator network across Europe (celebrating 20 years in 2024) that supports startups using space-oriented technology, or data derived from space assets, for products and services in both space and terrestrial markets. 🚀 Martijn Leinweber explained about the management of ESA BIC in the Netherlands, as well as the supporting programmes offered by SBIC Noordwijk. He also extended the invitation: to join as a community member and expand your connections in the space business sector ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eG_fqyUN; & to get along to the NL Space Campus Network & Drinks during NL Space Week ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e-Txd2ts 🚀 Then, the young professionals got to hear from the founders of two startups currently incubated at ESA BIC Noordwijk. The presentations inspired interactions and great discussions with the audience(s) as Ilan Lewin (Aarvark) and Michał Grendysz (Revolv Space) shone a light on their startups' missions as well as entrepreneurial challenges they have faced along the way. Thanks to all who visited and to all the presenters! 💫 Photos snapped during the sessions: 📸 pic 1: Mercedes from ESA Commercialisation Gateway 📸 pic 2: Martijn from Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk 📸 pic 3: Ilan from Aardvark Sensing BV 📸 pic 4: Michał from Revolv Space & after these new connections, maybe some of the entrepreneurs in the audience will to go on to launch their own businesses in the space domain. We have something that can help with that! Register to find out more about ESA BIC Noordwijk in the webinar on 27 August ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eQMzhd9E 🎯 Our next selection deadline is 16 October ▶️ http://esa-bic.nl #SpaceBusiness #SpaceTech ESA Business Incubation Centre Noordwijk #ESABICNL #20yearsESABIC ESA Commercialisation Gateway NSO - Netherlands Space Office Rabobank Wecountancy

We are pleased to welcome a new member to the SBIC team: Amelie Finan! 🛰 She will primarily (initially) be focusing on content creation to support the "20 years of ESA BIC" (https://lnkd.in/eS5J327d) campaign alongside Wendy Mensink. & in fact, Amelie is no stranger to the #ESABIC network as she has been working with a startup (Team Tumbleweed) that was previously incubated at #ESABICAustria. "Having experienced the space industry predominantly from the perspective of a startup until now, I am thrilled to see the 'other side' and gaining insight into the field," Amelie comments. "While at SBIC, I look forward to learning more about the variety of interesting startups of ESA BIC and helping share their successes and learnings." Find out more about Amelie's story and passion for #SciComms on our team page at: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/euZPPTGM #20yearsESABIC ESA Commercialisation Gateway #CampaignSupport #SpaceBusiness http://esa-bic.nl

🚀 Thanks to Mathieu Goudot of SBIC community partner Masters of Scale International for the great discussions at this recent masterclass and for sharing your experiences as a founder & investor with the space business entrepreneurs! They gained real insights of real-life experiences and invaluable tips about fundraising that can be applied to their own startups. 💡 Interested to find out more about Masters of Scale? Check out the interview with co-founder Tessa de Flines on the SBIC website at➡️ https://lnkd.in/gar5SQkE & to be kept informed about the next masterclass being held at Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk, sign up for news (and check the events endbox) at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqaSDCgm #ESABICNL #Startups #Fundraising #Masterclass #SBICNoordwijk http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

You know that summer is here when Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk gets a visit from the LDE NL Space Campus Summer School students! 🚀 They are on a week-long adventure and deep dive into the Dutch space sector, learning that indeed #SpaceIsForEveryone (great tee-shirts by the way!). 💫 📸 Thanks to Francesca van Marion of Ceres Space for giving the presentation about the #ESABIC startup's green propulsion system for #satellites and to Martijn Leinweber (SBIC COO) for explaining about the business #programmes managed by SBIC Noordwijk. 💡 Special shout out to all these students: if you ever have a space related business idea, why not join the pre-incubation #IgnitionProgramme and you could even progress to #ESABICNoordwijk! Curious to find out more? Head to: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eMD65igz See you again very soon by the satellite! 🛰️ #LDENLSpaceCampusSummerSchool2024 #SpaceBusiness #WeNeedMoreSpace LDE Space for Science & Society programme René Olie Peter Batenburg NL Space Campus ESA Business Incubation Centre Noordwijk http://esa-bic.nl

Discover what happened last month for the SBIC Noordwijk community in our latest space business newsletter! 🎯 New colleague: Get to know the SBIC community manager Pieter Speijer 🎯 Next webinar announcement for #ESABIC fall selection deadline 🎯 ESA BIC startups connect with CEOs of multinationals at ESA/ESTEC 🎯 Industry news and #ESABIC startup updates, featuring: Celemation B.V., HDES Service & Engineering BV, Inframent & more 🎯 Fundraising masterclass with Mathieu Goudot from SBIC community partner Masters of Scale International 🎯 Agenda of upcoming events taking place at SBIC after a little summer break 🎯 & last but not least: What is in the "Space Snacks" section? (hint: we first became aware of this ESA/LEGO collab thanks to Niamh Shaw, PhD sharing news of ESA's Aidan Cowley & team 3D-printing these space bricks) Read on and enjoy! & to receive the next update directly to your inbox, sign up for monthly updates at: https://lnkd.in/eqaSDCgm 📩 #SBICNoordwijk #SBICNewsletter #SBICSpaceBusinessNews #SpaceBusinessNewsletter http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

🔶 Summer is officially here in the Netherlands and we invite you to NL Space Campus this Thursday 27 June for some summery networking & drinks! 🔶 And why not join for some earlier events at Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk that day too: ⤵ 📆 Partner-in-residence sessions with pitching expert Viki Pavlič of Masters of Scale International, patents expert Jasper Groot Koerkamp of V.O. Patents & Trademarks & more at various times; book via: https://lnkd.in/gjkTNVyK 📆 Fundraising masterclass by Mathieu Goudot at 14:00; register at: https://lnkd.in/eqttis7C (SBIC community get the link via Slack) 📆 Discover about the €60K non-equity funding available for startups selected for ESA Business Incubation Centre Noordwijk; find out more in the info session webinar at 16:00; register at: https://lnkd.in/eiAsPFD7 📆 Make new space business contacts & enjoy some summery drinks at the NL Space Campus Network & Drinks from 17:00; register at: https://lnkd.in/eH4M5eN8 #SpaceBusiness #Events See all events at SBIC at: https://lnkd.in/eDWd6bxR

💶 Are you ready for insight of real-world scenarios about fundraising? Then, join on Thursday 27 June to hear about practical stories for space startups from the perspective of a founder & investor Mathieu Goudot, expert and fractional leader at Masters of Scale International. Details: https://lnkd.in/enttZ7-y 🚀 ABOUT THE PRESENTER With experience as a tech startup exec. with a side passion for space exploration, Mathieu is currently VP of marketing and revenue operations at Flipdish and previously was the EMEA GM at Cloud Kitchens. He has run startups and co-founded Giggster in LA. Mathieu is an active mentor to several aerospace startups and is a member of the investment board of Spacefounders. WHY JOIN? This is not a masterclass intended to tell you what to do. It will take the form of guerrilla-style advice. Join for anecdotes and examples from real situations encountered by Mathieu across his 10 years of raising money in various startups and leave clearly focused on maximising your impact as a founder. HOW TO JOIN? ▶️ When/where: 27 Jun @ SBIC ▶️ Register at: https://lnkd.in/eqttis7C >> The event is open to anyone who has an interest. It is free for SBIC community members (get link via Slack) & students get 50% discount. Afterwards, why not take the opportunity to stay in the building for the summer edition of NL Space Campus Network & Drinks (and nibbles) from 17:00 (register via: https://lnkd.in/eH4M5eN8) << #Fundraising #SpaceTech #Startups #SpaceBusiness #SBICNoordwijk http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

ANNOUNCEMENT: The next selection deadline for the Dutch business incubator of the European Space Agency is just around the corner! ⤵ Get help to prepare at the webinar on 27 June at 16:00; register at ➡ https://lnkd.in/eiAsPFD7 ESA Commercialisation Gateway NSO - Netherlands Space Office Rabobank #20yearsESABIC #ESABICNL http://esa-bic.nl

🎯 Need expert advice on topics such as engineering, remote sensing & pitching to legal, patents & subsidies? Then, you can book one-on-one meetings with a number of the technical and community partners of Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk. 📅 Just visit the SBIC website, browse the schedule & then click on the partner logo to arrange your meeting ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF_qaRrd This is open to all. & SBIC community members can additionally approach the partner contacts via the community Slack channel. #SBICNoordwijk #SpaceBusiness #Entrepreneurs #ExpertAdvice http://sbicnoordwijk.nl