BOOsT Your Space Related Start up

We help Danish start-ups and companies from various industries venture into the booming commercial space sector. Get free consulting, technical advice and support on your funding applications.

in equity free funding

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Get incubated here

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who is it for

We help all types of startups with a space connection

ESA BIC is an incubation program for start-ups across many industries with a connection to space. You can apply if you plan to develop technology that could be relevant to the space industry in any way, or if you provide a space-based service such as satellite communication, navigation or earth observation.

what is a space connection?

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Basic criteria for application

All start-ups with a connection to space
Company must be <5 years old
min. 50% self-owned shares
Entrepreneurs with an intention to set up a space-related start-up are also welcome

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Industries

What is your opportunity in the space sector?

The space sector is no longer a niche industry. Through our business incubator we help start-ups in other industries find market opportunities in the fast-growing space economy.

Manufacturing & Materials

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Climate, Environment, & Biodiversity

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Drones & Robotics

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Finance & Insurance

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Maritime & Fisheries

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Healthcare, Lifesciences & Pharma

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Good news

A free full-service package
to launch your start-up

Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Up to €200k non-equity funding

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Find us at

Our Local hubs

DTU, LYNGBY

Diplomvej 372 2nd floor, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby

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DTU, LYNGBY

Diplomvej 372 2nd floor, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby

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DTU, LYNGBY

Diplomvej 372 2nd floor, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby

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DTU, LYNGBY

Diplomvej 372 2nd floor, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby

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Why CARE?

Trust our expertise by the numbers

The European Space Agency’s Business Incubation Centre is managed by DTU Space Ventures, Aarhus University, Aalborg University and SDU. We have long track record of helping startups succeed with space.

50+

incubated space start-ups

300m

DKK external investments raised

22

countries across Europe supporting the ESA BIC network

50+

FTEs across all startups

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get started

Funding opportunities

Apply for a range of funding opportunities designed to support your startup journey, from early-stage grants to connections with national and European funding schemes. We help reduce financial barriers so you can focus on innovation.

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Why CARE?

GET INCUBATED

Every space startup needs a strong launchpad. Successful space ventures don’t grow in isolation - they grow with the right support. Incubation offers tailored mentoring, zero-equity funding, business guidance, and access to an experienced network, giving you the foundation to build and scale with confidence

Up to

€60K IN NON-EQUITY FUNDING FOR ALL STARTUPS

Up to 50 hours of free consulting for funding applications
Access to technical expertise from DTU and ESA
International network and matchmaking
Knowledgesharing with clusters
Education of space-ambassadors in various industries

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Energy

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Agriculture

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Security

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Updates & Deadlines

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Environment

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Latest Technology News

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our start-up portfolio

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the steps to take

Know the process

How to apply

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How to apply

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How to apply

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How to apply

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Nopt sure where to start?

Let's talk

Name

Poul zimmermann

Job Title

space commercialication Manager, DTU

techbroker@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

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