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We help Danish startups and companies from a wide range of industries venture into the growing commercial space sector. Supported by the European Space Agency and the Danish Industry Foundation, we offer incubation programs and expert consulting to businesses aiming to explore opportunities in the space industry.





Space: The $1.8 Trillion market opportunity
Breaking into the space sector is not rocket science

Today’s space industry goes far beyond building rockets. As space becomes increasingly commercialised, the demand for new technologies is creating new opportunities for small and medium-sized companies across a wide range of industries. From AI and robotics to climate tech and connectivity, there’s massive potential for non-space companies to bring their tech into orbit — or to harness satellite data for smarter solutions right here on Earth.
Market opportunities
Spin-IN:
Tech transfer to space
We assist companies from non-space industries in adapting their technologies to the space sector. This could be relevant for companies within AI, production solutions, manufacturing, or innovative materials.
Spin-off:
Space tech that benefits earth
We support space companies in transferring their existing space technologies to create new solutions on Earth. That could be x-ray technologies benefitting hospitals or astronaut food sold as health supplements.
Downstream:
Better use of satellite data
Across all sectors, we help companies leverage satellite services to boost their competitiveness and improve their products. Satellite data can be vital for industries such as cybersecurity, agriculture and the maritime sector.
Upstream:
Commercialisation of space
Space tech is no longer built for the sole purpose of exploration. A new commercial market is emerging making space more accessible to private companies delivering technology for various types of missions.
The Commercial Space Market Is Taking Off — Don’t Miss the Launch Window
How non-space industries can benefit
Powered by ESA, we help Danish companies explore space-related business opportunities. It’s free.
Incubation services
START UPS
ESA Business Incubation Centre has hubs at DTU, SDU, Aarhus University & Aalborg University. We help startups commercialize technologies and build a strong business case from using satellite data or delivering tech for space.
- €60K in non-equity funding for all startups
- €140K for selected upstream startups
- Mentorship and technical expertise
- Access to ESA’s international network
- Space academy for founders
- Legal help
consulting services
Companies
ESA Technology Broker is located at DTU Space. We are funded by ESA and the Danish Industry Foundation to support small and medium-sized businesses to innovate new products or transfer technology to the space sector.
- Up to 50 hours of free consulting
- Access technical expertise from DTU and ESA
- International network and matchmaking
- Help to identify funding opportunities
- Support with funding applications

News & insights from the Danish commercial space ecosystem
Let's talk

Name
Amanda Borup Pedersen
Job Title
ESA Bic Manager, DTU
ambpe@dtu.dk
+45 93 51 12 81
Thinking space might be relevant to your startup but not quite sure how? Let’s explore it together

Name
Poul Zimmermann
Job Title
space commercialisation manager, dtu
pzn@esabic.dk
+45 93 51 14 68
Do you have an established company and wondering how to take your business to space? Let's have a chat