SBIC Noordwijk Newsletter | 2024 #1
Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk
SBIC Noordwijk supports space related startups in multiple stages of their entrepreneurial journey
NEWS
Calling for new space business ideas for ESA BIC Noordwijk
We began the year providing inspiration for entrepreneurs out there to take action to develop their space business ideas in 2024. As always, we appreciate the help of our community in spreading the word about the programmes offered by SBIC – we are currently welcoming applications for?ESA BIC Noordwijk?and looking to make space connections through the?ESA Technology Broker NL. Calling any students interested in an internship focusing on technology transfer: check out this vacancy.
2024 = why not make it the year to start your space related business?
PROGRAMMES AT SBIC
ESA BIC open call: 2024?spring deadline is 27 March
We are seeking applications for the?next selection round for ESA BIC Noordwijk by?27 March. We don’t yet know what innovative ideas will be brought to the table, but we do know that – from the entrepreneur’s perspective – being well-prepared and starting the planning well in advance of the deadline can increase the likelihood of a successful application. We are here to help with the process:
Make 2024 the year you get your space related business off the ground!
RECENT WEBSITE POSTS
Check out the latest industry news that has been shared on the SBIC site:
First data transmission via laser satellite communication
As first shared on the NSO - Netherlands Space Office website, Dutch satellite instrument SmallCAT successfully sends data to Earth via laser light for the first time in an important milestone for the Dutch space industry, which wants to market its laser satellite communication technology worldwide.?Read article ?
ESA BIC alumnus smartQare's new partnership with Philips
At the Consumer Electronics Show #CES2024, ESA BIC alumnus smartQare announced a new strategic partnership with Philips to improve remote patient monitoring solutions for healthcare providers and patients around the world.?Read article
ESA BIC STARTUP NEWS
Recent news from some of the ESA BIC startups:
Pitches of ESA BIC incubatees during defence ministry visit
A number of ESA BIC startups gave impressive presentations to a government delegation visit to NL Space Campus recently, with the?entrepreneurs explaining their new space related business ideas. Pictured is Micha? Grendysz discussing about the innovations of Revolv Space with Christophe van der Maat, state secretary for defence.?Discover more ?
Read the interview with ESA BIC incubatee Celemation
A robotic aerial scanner, comprising a small robotic aircraft and portable, tripod-mounted base station, is being developed by ESA BIC incubatee Celemation B.V. . We published an interview with Jo?l Meijering , founder of the startup.?Read here?
领英推荐
Welcome to the new ESA BIC incubatee: Ceres Space
The latest startup to join the ESA BIC programme is Ceres Space . The team is working to deliver a green propulsion system for satellites and spacecraft powered by hydrogen peroxide.?Interview coming soon? ?
SBIC COMMUNITY SNIPPETS
We welcome organisations to get involved?in our space business community:
Defence Ministry Visit to SBIC
We welcomed Christophe van der Maat, state secretary for defence, on a visit to SBIC Noordwijk and NL Space Campus . The defence ministry visit saw representatives of the SBIC community pitching their innovations before joining the space industry discussion at the Long-Term Space Agenda for the Netherlands launch at a reception at Space Expo.?Read report and view gallery ?
Grant Writing Masterclass by Scherpe Tanden
Thanks to Joeri Achterberg of Scherpe Tanden for an excellent workshop where our community polished up on their grant writing skills.?Book for our next event ?
New SBIC technical and community partner: Soilspect
ESA BIC alumnus Soilspect is now an official SBIC technical partner! The startup specialises in rapid R&D with a focus on GNSS and IoT technology. Read here about the company's innovative tool for monitoring ground settlement.?Partner interview coming soon ?
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming events taking place at SBIC in February:
SPACE SNACK
New exquisite images of spiral galaxies
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a treasure trove of 19 spiral galaxies! This new set of images show stars, gas and dust on the smallest scales ever observed beyond our own galaxy. View on ESA website
About SBIC Noordwijk
The Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk (SBIC Noordwijk) supports space related startups and initiatives in various stages of their development. We manage ESA BIC Noordwijk, pre-incubation and Dutch relocation programmes, and the BSGN AgriFood Accelerator. Jointly with NL Space Campus, we are the ESA Technology Broker for the Netherlands. We also boost innovation via competitions and space & business training, and offer community membership to general public.?Meet the team!?
Also of interest:
View the SBIC space business partners here