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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.

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Space: The $1.8 Trillion market opportunity

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The space economy is expected to grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035 (McKinsey), impacting almost every industry on Earth. With the recent launch of Denmark’s new national space strategy, startups and companies have more opportunities than ever to tap into the growing space market.

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Breaking into the space sector is not rocket science

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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.

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The Commercial Space Market Is Taking Off — Don’t Miss the Launch Window

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The space economy is expected to grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035 (McKinsey), impacting almost every industry on Earth. With the recent launch of Denmark’s new national space strategy, startups and companies have more opportunities than ever to tap into the growing space market.

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Industries

How non-space industries can benefit

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Services

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
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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
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Who we worked with

News & insights from the Danish commercial space ecosystem

Manufacturing
ThiaX

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Tess Space

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Scurid

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O-Robotics

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Byte2BitInsight

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Environment
Animal Detect

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AirPlate

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Agro Risk

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AgriRobot

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Adina Technologies

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Acodyne

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NAUST Robotics

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SAGA Space Architects

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Space Composite Structures Denmark

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StepUp Horse

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Aerial Tools

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Spiromagic

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Klarifi

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KARL

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CHEXS

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Upteko

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Ekofolio

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NaviBlind

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QuadSAT

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Copenhagen Trackers

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Sternula

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Fauna Smart Technologies

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Capra Robotics

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ClearSky Vision

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DanaDynamics

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North Propulsion

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Robotto

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Maritime
How Danish Company Tordenskjold Uses Satellite Technology to Enhance Maritime Security

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Maritime
Sensemakers is Transforming the Danish Maritime Environment Using Space

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Manufacturing
From road to orbit: How AIRY’s additive manufacturing for EVs is now building lightweight structures for satellites

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Infrastructure
InnoPilot Leverages Space Technology to Keep Critical Infrastructure Safe and Connected

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Healthcare
How Yuman frees up nurses using robots assistants integrated with GNSS

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From Space to Shipping Markets: How Danish Company Navi Merchant Uses Satellite Data to Predict Freight Prices

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Environment
How Klimate uses space to verify forest carbon dioxide removal

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Energy
Aerial Tools Uses Satellite Technology to Improve Energy Efficiency and Solar Maintenance

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How using satellite data helps HectoDrone to map environmental challenges and carry out surveillance in cold isolated areas like Greenland

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AI & Big Data
Using Satellite Data, Atla.ai Delivers Smarter Solutions for Precision Agriculture

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Agriculture
PerPlant Uses Space Technology to Make Precision Agriculture Accessible to All Farmers

Aug 1, 2025

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What is a space connection?

Apr 28, 2025

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Environment
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Drones & Robotics
17th European Space Conference - 'Galileo - The Next Generation' panel

Oct 5, 2023

Updates & Deadlines
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Manufacturing
Maritime
Fintech
Environment
How Danish Graphene proved their product in the space sector and got more clients on earth

Oct 4, 2023

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Tips for Sustainable Living

Oct 3, 2023

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Energy
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Innovations in Healthcare

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Latest Technology News

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Name

Amanda Borup Pedersen

Job Title

ESA Bic Manager, DTU

ambpe@dtu.dk

+45 93 51 12 81

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Name

Poul Zimmermann

Job Title

space commercialisation manager, dtu

pzn@esabic.dk

+45 93 51 14 68

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