We take your
startup to space
90 000 € incubation funding jointly from
ESA and Business Finland for your space-related project.
We conduct selections twice a year for our incubation program. Stay tuned for our call deadlines for 2026!
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. 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.
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.
WHY YOU SHOULD look into space
Space industry is booming! It provides infinite opportunities to startups. Finnish space expertise comprises cutting-edge space and atmospheric research as well as competence in satellite systems, electronics and software.
The objective of the national space strategy is to make Finland the world’s most advanced space operating
environment, which generates benefits for society as a whole, by 2030. Read more about the Space Strategy here.
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 partners
WHEN TO APPLY
Download the application documents now and stay tuned for call cutoff dates in 2026!