WE TAKE YOUR STARTUP TO SPACE
90 000 € incubation funding jointly from ESA and Business Finland for your space-related project.
Apply Anytime: Permanent Open Call
We conduct selections twice a year for our incubation program. For 2025, the next application deadlines are February 23rd for Spring and September 14th for Autumn.
Stay tuned for details about our upcoming info webinar and sparring opportunities — we’ll share more information soon! If you have any questions or need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
ESA BIC FINLAND
Space industry is booming! It provides infinite opportunities to startups. European Space Agency’s (ESA) Business Incubation Centre in Finland aims to support aspiring innovative entrepreneurs and ambitious startups financially and technically to reveal their undiscovered space potential. Read more here.
OUR PARTNERS
Learn more about our partners.
WHAT WE OFFER
Incubation Funding up to 90,000 € jointly from ESA and Business Finland.
Up to 80 hours of support by world-class partners including ESA experts.
Business matchmaking, market testing, marketing advice, labs, and other facilities.
Right to use the ESA BIC brand to promote your business. Financial and Administrative support.
Access to the international ESA BICs and Aalto Startup Center’s community.
Access to venture capital partners and advisory on public and private funding.
OUR ALUMNI
WHO CAN APPLY
Your innovative idea utilizes space technology, data or expertise, and targets the non-space market, or you have developed something new and potentially interesting for the space market.
Your company is no more than 5 years old, or you will start a new company.
Your team is or will locate in innovative and startup-friendly Finland.
WHEN TO APPLY
Apply now! The call for startups is currently open
