The Space Business Innovation Centre (SBIC) Noordwijk supports entrepreneurs and startups who want to launch or improve a product or service that uses space technology. It does this by running incubation, pre-incubation and other programmes.
A key priority for SBIC is managing the European Space Agency’s Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC Noordwijk), through which startups receive business, financial and technical support to launch a space business.
SBIC Noordwijk also manages (jointly with NL Space Campus) the ESA Phi-Lab and ESA Technology Broker for the Netherlands. The aim of the Technology Broker is to facilitate technology transfer solutions, acting as the intermediary partner to stimulate collaboration between the space and non-space industries. The Phi-Lab bridges the gap between research and commercialisation.
Alongside the activities for the three ESA programmes all happening under one roof, SBIC Noordwijk provides inspiration for anyone on an entrepreneurial journey. There are numerous activities organised at its space business hub to get involved with – networking events, workshops and masterclasses, hackathons and competitions – and it also offers co-working facilities and meeting spaces. The easiest way to connect with the network is to join as an SBIC community member.