Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk

🚀NL Space Lift-Off 2025: A Promising Year for the Dutch Space Sector🚀 Today, the Dutch space sector gathered at Space Expo on NL Space Campus in Noordwijk to kick off an ambitious year ahead. One year ago, the Long-Term Space Agenda was presented to the Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate, outlining key goals for the sector. Now, as we step into 2025, the focus shifts to execution. Harm van de Wetering van de Wetering, Director of NSO - Netherlands Space Office emphasized the importance of this moment: “This is a very important space year for the Netherlands, for ESA, and for the European Space Programme. Over the coming months, discussions with the new cabinet and parliament will shape the Long-Term Space Agenda’s direction and ambition. At the end of the year, ESA’s Ministerial Conference will define the ESA agenda for the coming years, and the EU will also make key decisions on the European space programme.” The evening’s speakers offered a glimpse into what’s ahead: • Jeroen Rotteveel Rotteveel, Chairman of SpaceNed shared updates on the Amsterdam Space Symposium 2026, a major Dutch industry event set to drive international collaboration. • Philip Thomas, Head of ESA’s ScaleUp Programme Division, introduced ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands, aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of promising space research. • Philippe Schoonejans, Interim Director of Space-Expo Noordwijk and Meindert Stolk from Provincie Zuid-Holland , presented the European Robotic Arm (ERA) exhibition, showcasing Europe’s role in space robotics. • Two exciting projects were also highlighted: SatInsight TechHub by Groundstation.Space and the Space Simulator by Stellar Space Industries Space. Want to stay informed on these developments? Subscribe to the NL Space Campus Community Updates for the latest news: https://lnkd.in/eJ5cstf9 NL Space

Yesterday was a remarkable and productive day! We began with an engaging session on Horizon Europe Opportunities 2025: Successfully Applying with Netherlands Enterprise Agency /NSO - Netherlands Space Office Support! Expertly led by Jean-Luc Eggen, in collaboration with Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk and NL Space Campus. We had the pleasure of welcoming Willemijn Brakenhoff to SpaceNed. In September 2024, we signed an MoU with Vlaamse Ruimtevaartindustrie vzw & Flanders Space, Brussels Aerospace and Defence Group (BAG) and WALLONIE ESPACE. And together with André Bos and Marcel Knoors we discussed a multi-year program to further strengthen these partnerships, with support from the Dutch Embassy!   Our annual NL Space Lift-Off event followed, where we explored the exciting opportunities in the Dutch space sector for the coming year, and beyond! Jeroen Rotteveel shared updates on the Amsterdam Space Symposium in 2026, a major Dutch industry event where extraordinary encounters await! Further contributions from Alexandra Sokolowski, Harm van de Wetering, Philippe Schoonejans, Meindert Stolk and Philip Thomas. We welcome Frédérique van Steekelenburg-van der Stelt as the new director Space Expo! Looking forward to working together in the future! A heartfelt thank you to Space Expo Noordwijk for being the perfect host, all participants and everybody for making this possible! Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) NL Space Michiel D. Karen van Stegeren Provincie Zuid-Holland Nederlandse ambassade in België Mariëlle Koeman

What a brilliant way to end the month with our space business hub buzzing with so many activities and meetings today, including this afternoon's Netherlands Enterprise Agency & NSO - Netherlands Space Office's presentation of the #HorizonEU opportunities, before moving location to Space Expo for the NL Space 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 event! See the post by NL Space Campus for a hot-off-the-press summary of the evening. 🚀 Our day started with a fantastic #GrowthHacking event this morning. Thanks to Martin Voorzanger for the great workshop and for sharing your experiences with the startups and entrepreneurs. Interesting discussions were sparked, with inspiration aplenty to get on and now execute the growth plans that have been developed! 💡 If you are interested 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 #Masterclass #Workshop #SBICNoordwijk http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

Register for the first #ESABICNoordwijk webinar of 2025 at: https://lnkd.in/ebQAFMyR & get more info below ⤵️

🚀 Attention entrepreneurs! 🚀 Are you looking to cook up a successful growth strategy for your startup? ⚡ Look no further than the upcoming #GrowthHacking workshop at SBIC on 30 Jan led by Martin Voorzanger! Details: https://lnkd.in/eEpEsxMq. Learn everything you need to know about juggling your priorities when it comes to: ✅ Developing your product ✅ Finding customers ✅ Attracting talent ✅ Seeking funding ✅ (the list goes on....) 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 (open to all) will provide you with your own actionable growth plan that will be a recipe for success! 🌱✨ 📅 Date: Thu 30 Jan ⏰ Time: 10:00 to 12:00 📍Location: @ SBIC Noordwijk 🔗 Register via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eEpEsxMq >>SBIC community get the free link in Slack; not a member yet? Join at: https://lnkd.in/eXyXMMYt<< #Startups #Entrepreneurs #GrowthStrategy #BusinessGrowth Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

Welcome to our new colleague Demi Kerkvliet who has joined the SBIC team as event coordinator! 💫 She will be working on events for both Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk and NL Space Campus so you're very likely to meet her on your next visit to our HQ. About her new role, Demi comments: "I am excited about starting my new role as event coordinator. I'm ready to be part of such an innovative team and help shape impactful events that support the growth of the space industry and the community." 🚀 We are thrilled to have you on board Demi and even after only a couple of weeks, it's clear you are going to be a great benefit to the whole community here in our space business hub! More info via our team page at: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/euZPPTGM #SpaceBusiness #SpaceEvents #SBICNoordwijk http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

🪂 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! If you want to lift-off your space business in NL, the perfect place for you to position yourself is within the space business community at SBIC alongside fellow startups in the European Space Agency’s incubation programme at #ESABICNoordwijk. This is an open call to entrepreneurs out there. Our incubator is here to foster ideas that drive change. Yes! We do need more space-driven technologies providing innovative solutions for challenges both on/and off our planet. Are you one of the visionary entrepreneurs that will answer the call? 💡 INTENTION: To be in the next startup cohort joining our incubation programme 🎯 TAKE ACTION: Apply by the Spring 2025 selection deadline! Full details at ➡️ http://esa-bic.nl ESA Business Incubation Centre Noordwijk #ESABICNL #20yearsESABIC #Entrepreneurs #SpaceBusiness ESA Commercialisation Gateway NSO - Netherlands Space Office Rabobank Wecountancy Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk https://lnkd.in/e_cbkz6b

The deadlines for the #CASSINIChallenges competition are only weeks away, with a total prize pool of 🏆1.15 million euros! This edition is on the search for innovative, space related solutions and ideas that could help solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. Join the exclusive info session organised by SBIC on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 to discover more about the three different tracks and how to enter! Peter Vaník will present this informative session and this is your chance to find out about the competition and be in with a chance to boost your space startup. ▶️ Register via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eamFKSi4 ▶️ Full details on SBIC website: https://lnkd.in/eRGCVBpm >> The event is open to anyone who has an interest. It is free for ESA BIC Noordwijk startups & SBIC community members (get link via Slack). Not a member yet? Join at: https://lnkd.in/ejXAMjmR << #cassiniEU #EUSpace #MakeItWithSpace EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme European Commission #Competition #Startups #SpaceBusiness Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

Here's the last edition of our space business newsletter for this year, featuring: 🌟 ESA Business Incubation Centre Noordwijk open call for ideas  ⚡ New technology description on #ESATechnologyBrokerNL website 📡 HallTech B.V. starts incubation at ESA BIC Noordwijk 🛰️ESA BIC alumnus Lens R&D B.V.'s sensors on board #Proba3 mission 💡 New Dutch MOD and Solidflow contract signed ⭐ CASSINI Challenges event in January open for registrations 🚀 Space Snack: European Space Agency - ESA highlights of 2024 Enjoy reading. We'll be back again in the New Year. 🌲Season's greetings & here's to lots of space business opportunities in 2025! 💫 #SBICNoordwijk #SBICNewsletter #SBICSpaceBusinessNews #SpaceBusinessNewsletter http://sbicnoordwijk.nl

Congratulations to Johan Leijtens and the whole team from Lens R&D B.V. (#ESABICNoordwijk alumnus, celebrating 10 years since graduation) on the launch of its “𝐁𝐢𝐒𝐨𝐧𝟲𝟰-𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬” on board #Proba3 earlier this month! Discover more: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eVm_CCh8 Proba-3 is a European Space Agency - ESA technology demonstration mission with twin platforms that will perform precise formation flying for the first time. The sensors from Lens R&D which are on board are used every orbit to recapture the formation. “This ESA qualified BiSon64-ET Sunsensor is radiation hardened and very suited for demanding space applications. The very wide temperature range and extended envelope environmental qualification makes it the sensor of choice for highly demanding missions like Proba-3," states Johan. 🚀 Discover more insights from Johan, both about the technology of the sensors and Lens R&D's time incubated at ESA Business Incubation Centre Noordwijk in the article on the SBIC website: https://lnkd.in/eU4xdyFU 📸 (for captions see article) Pic 1 credit: ISRO Pic 2 credit: Lens R&D Pic 3 credit: ESA – P. Carril Pic 4 credit: Lens R&D #ESABICNL #20yearsESABIC #SpaceBusiness #SpaceTech #SunSensors ESA Commercialisation Gateway NSO - Netherlands Space Office Rabobank Wecountancy Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk #OpenCall http://esa-bic.nl