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# ESA BIC Finland

Finland's top space accelerator.

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- [Five New Space-Related Startups join ESA BIC Finland: Einbus, Farsight Space, Hytrade, Sensible 4 and Sinapse](https://esabic.fi/blogi/five-new-space-related-startups-join-esa-bic-finland-einbus-farsight-space-hytrade-sensible-4-and-sinapse/) - Five New Space-Related Startups join ESA BIC Finland: Einbus, Farsight Space, Hytrade, Sensible 4 and Sinapse Espoo, Finland — ESA BIC Finland is welcoming a new cohort of early-stage companies into the European Space Agency’s business incubation programme, further broadening the spectrum of space-driven entrepreneurship in Finland. As part of ESA’s pan-European Business Incubation Centres (BIC) network under the ESA ScaleUp initiative, ESA BIC Finland runs two competitive application rounds each year
- [ColdXray: revolutionizing electron generation in outer space](https://esabic.fi/blogi/coldxray-revolutionizing-electron-generation-in-outer-space/) - For more than a century, heat has been used to generate electrons. ColdXray has developed a graphene-based alternative that significantly improves reliability in space and for other demanding applications. Few people would connect an X-ray image of their teeth with the space propulsion systems that keep satellites in orbit. Yet both sets of technologies rely
- [Nordic Academy Webinar: Global Expansion in the Space Industry](https://esabic.fi/blogi/nordic-academy-webinar-global-expansion-in-the-space-industry/) - Global Expansion in the Space Industry: What Early-Stage Startup Founders Need to KnowAre you an early-stage founder trying to figure out how to take your space tech global?Join us for our Nordic Academy webinar on June 16th, 13:00–14:30 CET, hosted by the ESA Business Incubation Centers.In the webinar, two successful space-startup founders share their global
- [NorthBase: satellite ground infrastructure in the stability of Finnish Lapland](https://esabic.fi/blogi/northbase-satellite-ground-infrastructure-in-the-stability-of-finnish-lapland/) - NorthBase: satellite ground infrastructure in the stability of Finnish Lapland Few locations match Finnish Lapland in providing the geographic and operational conditions for satellite communications. NorthBase is building on these advantages to develop secure ground stations for satellite operators. Every satellite depends on reliable communication with ground systems to receive commands and transmit data. As
- [Oinride: Precision navigation beyond the limits of GPS](https://esabic.fi/blogi/oinride-precision-navigation-beyond-the-limits-of-gps/) - Standard GPS positioning falls short in mining operations that rely on autonomous robots. Oinride harnesses Europe’s Galileo satellite system to deliver centimetre-level accuracy in harsh industrial environments. Positioning data is now used across many industries to operate equipment and vehicles. Yet conventional GPS accuracy – typically five to ten meters – is not precise enough
- [SharpNav: Reinventing navigation from low Earth orbit](https://esabic.fi/blogi/sharpnav-reinventing-navigation-from-low-earth-orbit/) - SharpNav: Reinventing navigation from low Earth orbit SharpNav: Reinventing navigation from low Earth orbit As jamming and spoofing incidents increase across Europe, the limits of legacy navigation systems are being exposed. The solution from SharpNav is a low Earth orbit satellite constellation built for resilience. In April 2024, Finnair temporarily suspended flights to Tartu in Estonia after
- [ESA BIC Finland Application Writing Workshop](https://esabic.fi/blogi/2819-2/) - ESA BIC FINLAND Application Writing Workshop – 2026 Pilot Are you one of our future incubatees but find completing application documents difficult or too time-consuming? We’re here to help with our new concept – the Write-a-Ton workshop.... It’s not a “thon” because we’re not available for 24 hours, but we do want to establish a contact with you, so you can write (and re-write)
- [ESA BIC Finland Info Webinar 3.2.](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finland-info-webinar-3-2/) - Startups, now is the time to apply and join the ESA BIC Finland community of companies to reach new levels of success! Submit the application before March 1st to be part of the next cohort of startups to join us. Are you interested? Join our online info session on February 3rd, from 14:00 to 15:00, to
- [20.1. Investing in Space - ESA BIC Finland Graduation Ceremony](https://esabic.fi/blogi/20-1-investing-in-space-esa-bic-finland-graduation-ceremony/) - Welcome to explore the investment opportunities of space! As part of the Winter Satellite Workshop, ESA Phi-Lab Finland and ESA BIC Finland invite you this unique event with space tech startups and investors on Tuesday, January 20th, starting at 15.30 in Dipoli, Espoo. Gordon Campbell, Head of Enterprise EO Data Applications Division, Earth Observation Programmes
- [ESA BIC Finland Welcomes Four New Space-Related Startups: Cense Analytics, Polar Orbital, SKYA, and Twinverse Join the Program](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finland-welcomes-four-new-space-related-startups-cense-analytics-polar-orbital-skya-and-twinverse-join-the-program/) - PRESS RELEASE - Espoo, Finland — The ESA BIC Finland program, coordinated by Aalto University Startup Center, continues to foster innovation in the space sector by supporting early-stage startups through the European Space Agency’s business incubator program. Promising new companies have been selected to join the program, further diversifying the scope of space-related entrepreneurship in
- [Meet our startup: KOKO Forest has eyes on the world’s forests](https://esabic.fi/blogi/meet-our-startup-koko-forest-has-eyes-on-the-worlds-forests/) - Climate change and extreme weather conditions are threatening the health of forests. The technology developed by KOKO Forest provides fast, nearly real-time information about forest condition, down to the level of individual trees. Increasing heat and drought periods are putting forests under growing stress worldwide. In North America, extensive forest damage and tree mortality were
- [ESA BICs: Powering Europe’s Space Innovation Boom](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bics-powering-europes-space-innovation-boom/) - The ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs) are Europe’s premier commercialisation network for supporting space start-ups. Operating in 36 centres across 23 European countries and with over 100 locations, ESA BICs support entrepreneurs to transform their innovative ideas into thriving start-ups by offering equity-free funding, access to ESA’s technical expertise, and tailored business support to foster growth and success. Since
- [Dissertation: Internationalising in the Space Economy](https://esabic.fi/blogi/dissemination-internationalising-in-the-space-economy/) - On Thursday, 13 November 2025, at the University of Vaasa, we witnessed an important academic milestone as Mikko Punnala successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in the Nissi Auditorium. The defence demonstrated his rigorous scholarship, deep insight, and thoughtful engagement with the complex dynamics of the New Space Economy. The opponent for the ceremony was Professor
- [SemiQon explores space applications with support from the European Space Agency](https://esabic.fi/blogi/semiqon-explores-space-applications-with-support-from-the-european-space-agency/) - Traditional electronics are not designed to perform at extreme temperatures. When it comes to space technologies, the challenge of chronically underperforming electronics has been widely recognized by the likes of NASA and DARPA (U.S. Department of Defense). So far, there has been no suitable solution in sight. Supported by the European Space Agency’s business program
- [7.11. Space Business Forum: Webinar Series](https://esabic.fi/blogi/7-11-space-business-forum-webinar-series-unlocking-esa-commercialization-strategic-opportunities-for-finland-and-beyond/) - 7.11. Space Business Forum: Webinar Series - Unlocking ESA Commercialization - Strategic Opportunities for Finland and Beyond! Business Finland invites you to join the next episode of our Space Business Forum Webinar Series: Unlocking ESA Commercialization: Strategic Opportunities for Finland and Beyond!This webinar series will be supporting our face-to-face Space Business Forums and we get
- [Four New Startups Join ESA BIC Finland to Innovate the Future of Space](https://esabic.fi/blogi/four-new-startups-join-esa-bic-finland-to-innovate-the-future-of-space/) - Espoo, Finland — ESA BIC Finland, coordinated by Aalto University’s Startup Center, boosts Finland’s space innovation landscape by welcoming four new high-potential startups to its program in June 2025. The European Space Agency-backed incubator supports startups that turn space technology and data into business breakthroughs. ESA BIC Finland, an integral part of ESA's incubation network,
- [The Aurora Space Enterprise Portal is open](https://esabic.fi/blogi/the-aurora-space-enterprise-portal-is-open/) - The EU Interreg AuroraSpace project, led by the University of Vaasa, has launched a new interactive, map-based enterprise portal showcasing space sector companies in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. This is a unique platform designed to enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and drive cross-border collaboration in the Nordic space ecosystem. The mission of the project is to
- [Papula-Nevinpat is thrilled to continue its partnership as the intellectual property (IPR) partner for ESA BIC Finland](https://esabic.fi/blogi/papula-nevinpat-is-thrilled-to-continue-its-partnership-as-the-intellectual-property-ipr-partner-for-esa-bic-finland/) - Papula-Nevinpat is pleased to continue as the ESA BIC Finland program's intellectual property rights (IPR) partner. ESA BIC Finland, managed by the Aalto University Startup Center, is Finland's European Space Agency's business incubator, dedicated to supporting space-related startups during their early stages. Programs like the European Space Agency's Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs) are crucial
- [ARTICLE: ESA's Business Incubator in Finland supports space-related business](https://esabic.fi/blogi/article-esas-business-incubator-in-finland-supports-space-related-business/) - The European Space Agency's (ESA) business incubator ESA BIC FinlandLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab, which operates in Finland, has been supporting early-stage space companies for eight years. The incubator organizes two application rounds annually in Finland, where early-stage startups can apply to join ESA's program. The requirements include space-related business, being less than five years old,
- [ESA Phi-Lab Finland's call is now open!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-phi-lab-finlands-call-is-now-open/) - ESA Phi-Lab Finland is offering 4.4 M€ of space-related funding and support for geospatial innovation projects between 2025 and 2030. For this year, the first application cutoff is 23:59 on the 1st of June 2025. We welcome to the program startups, SME’s and all larger industries to apply for ESA Phi-Lab Finland funding. Participation in
- [Apply to the ESA BIC Finland program (+ Info Webinar on August 19th)](https://esabic.fi/blogi/apply-to-the-esa-bic-finland-program-info-webinar-on-august-19th/) - Startups, now is the time to apply and join the ESA BIC Finland community of companies to reach new levels of success! Submit the application before September 14th to be part of the next cohort of startups to join us. Are you interested? Join our online info session on August 19th, from 15:00 to 16:00,
- [Discussion with ESA expert: ESA programmes & application processes](https://esabic.fi/blogi/discussion-with-esa-expert-esa-programmes-application-processes/) - ESA Phi-Lab Finland is excited to welcome ESA Commercialisation Officer Swarnajyoti Mukherjee to Aalto Startup Center! Mukherjee will share valuable insights about ESA programmes, funding opportunities and application processes that can support business growth. Time and place: 2 July 2025, 09:00-10:30, Otakaari 5, Espoo Swarnajyoti Mukherjee works as Commercialisation Officer at European Space Agency (ESA),
- [EVENT: How to grow your space business?](https://esabic.fi/blogi/event-how-to-grow-your-space-business/) - REGISTER HERE The space sector in Finland is currently growing faster than ever. This year alone, Finnish space companies have launched more than 10 new satellites and announced investments worth hundreds of millions of euros into the sector. Behind this rapid development is a strong network of supporting organisations and various programmes that have helped
- [ESA BIC Finland X NORDEEP 2025](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finland-x-nordeep-2025/) - ESA BIC Finland x NORDEEP 2025 Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit (NORDEEP), is Northern Europe’s first and only deep tech conference with a business focus. Their mission is to unlock the massive potential for deep tech in the New Nordics by empowering the ecosystem and its stakeholders. ESA BIC Finland will be part of Aalto
- [26.9. Space Business Forum Webinar Series](https://esabic.fi/blogi/2567-2/) - Business Finland invites you to join the first episode of our new Space Business Forum Webinar Series: CASSINI Boosting Space Entrepreneurship in Europe! This webinar series will be supporting our face-to-face Space Business Forums and we get a chance to highlight even more important opportunities in space domain for Finnish companies and organizations. Please use the link below to register for the event. Our
- [Startups, apply to ESA BIC Finland!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/startups-apply-to-esa-bic-finland/) - We are looking for startups who would like to join the ESA BIC Finland incubator program and bring their business to the next level. To make it easier for potential applicants and interested people, we are organizing a webinar to explain everything you need to know about this upcoming call. It will be happening on
- [PRESS RELEASE: The European Space Agency (ESA) Business Incubator is looking for promising Finnish startups](https://esabic.fi/blogi/press-release-european-space-agency-esas-business-incubator-is-looking-for-promising-finnish-startups/) - Press release - ESPOO (19.11.2024) Free for publication (Finnish version below) Through the ESA BIC Finland program coordinated by Aalto University Startup Center, the European Space Agency ESA supports space-related startups in their early stages. You don't have to design satellites to get involved - for example, food supply in extreme conditions is just as
- [7th Winter Satellite Workshop](https://esabic.fi/blogi/7th-winter-satellite-workshop/) - The vibrant three day event is bringing together space business, space science, Earth Observation, space policy and space education all over Europe, but especially Nordic and Baltic region. Over 500 space professionals are expected to visit the event every day. The program contains high level keynotes, scientific presentations, panels, student teams, start-ups, investor meetings, business deals and social events. We
- [Space Startup Network Mixer - 18.11.](https://esabic.fi/blogi/space-startup-network-mixer/) - Whether you are already part of the space community or looking to forge new partnerships, this mixer offers exceptional networking in a relaxed atmosphere before the official Slush days. Join us for the upcoming Space Startup Network Mixer! During the event, we will have the pleasure of hearing from Jeremy Teboul, Partner at Promus Ventures, and Jaan Praks,
- [Startup events you can't miss!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/startup-events-you-cant-miss/) - With summer coming to an end and the start of a new season, there are a lot of events coming up that you should definitely check out. The startup ecosystem comes back to life and the options are countless, hence it can be overwhelming to decide which ones are most relevant. The team from ESA
- [ESA BIC Finland opens a call for new startups!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finland-opens-a-call-for-new-startups/) - We are happy to inform that we are now accepting applications from startups in Finland! Please download the call materials from our website "apply now", or CLICK HERE, and submit your application latest August 16th. We will be hosting an info webinar regarding the open call on August 5 from 15:00 to 16:00. You can
- [Apply now for Latitude59's Pitch Competition!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/latitude59-pitch-competition/) - Are you ready to pitch for one million euros? Latitude59 Pitch Competition is back and once again they are searching for early stage startups who want to secure a syndicate investment up to €1,000,000 from Specialist VC and Estonian Business Angels Network EstBAN. Take the first step and apply before April 1. Why should you
- [ESA BIC Network ranked among top 10 business incubators and accelerators in Europe](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-network-ranked-among-top-10-business-incubators-and-accelerators-in-europe/) - Exciting news for the ESA BIC network! We are extremely happy to share that the ESA BIC Network received 8th place out of 250 in the Financial Times ranking of Europe’s leading Start-up Hubs. And this is not all! We have even more good news: for the Network Hub ranking ESA BIC Network received 2nd place. With these amazing recognitions, we will
- [Winter Satellite Workshop 2024 - January 17-19 in Espoo, Finland](https://esabic.fi/blogi/winter-satellite-workshop-2024-january-17-19-in-espoo-finland/) - The Winter Satellite Workshop brings together space tech specialists, scientists, and students to discuss current topics in a rapidly developing space field. New Space, small satellite missions, small satellite platform development, space science and instruments, Earth Observation and sustainable utilization of space are some of the topics that will be discussed during the 3 days
- [Zero Gravity awarded by ESA PUSH 2023](https://esabic.fi/blogi/zero-gravity-awarded-by-esa-push-2023/) - Zero Gravity Oy, a startup alumni from ESA BIC Finland, has been selected as the winner of the "Satellite Data as a Service" category. Zero Gravity is a Finish company with deep roots in R&D, software development and AI. Their product, UrbanAI is a data fusion tool developed by Zero Gravity Oy to model close
- [ESA BIC Finlands verksamhetsinkubatorer utvidgas till hela västkusten i Finland, från Åbo upp till Vasa samt till Tammerfors](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finlands-verksamhetsinkubatorer-utvidgas-till-hela-vastkusten-i-finland-fran-abo-upp-till-vasa-samt-till-tammerfors/) - - ESA BIC Finland drivs av Aalto-universitetets Aalto Startup Center, West Coast Hub drivs av Vasa universitet och Tammerfors inkubatorverksamhet koordineras av Business Tampere. En internationell affärsaccelerator fokuserad på rymdteknik gör det möjligt för företagstillväxt att stödja tillväxten av nystartade rymdteknologiska företag. Affärsacceleratorn har haft anmärkningsvärda startup-alumner, som Solar Foods, Aurora Propulsion Technologies och AddComposites.
- [ESA BIC Finland’s incubator business operations to expand to the entire Western Coast of Finland, from Turku to Vaasa and Tampere](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finlands-business-incubator-operations-to-expand-to-the-entire-western-coast-of-finland-from-turku-to-vaasa-and-tampere/) - ESA BIC Finland is operated by Aalto University’s Aalto Startup Center, the West Coast Hub is run by the University of Vaasa, and the incubator operations in Tampere are coordinated by Business Tampere. The international business accelerator focused on space technology enables business growth by providing support for the growth of space technology startups. The business accelerator
- [Euroopan avaruusjärjestö ESA BIC Finlandin yrityshautomotoiminta laajenee koko läntisen Suomen rannikolle Turusta Vaasaan sekä Tampereelle](https://esabic.fi/blogi/euroopan-avaruusjärjestö-esa-bic-finlandin-yrityshautomotoiminta-laajenee-koko-läntisen-suomen-rannikolle-turusta-vaasaan-sekä-tampereelle/) - LEHDISTÖTIEDOTE 29.8.2023 Aalto Startup Center Julkaisuvapaa Euroopan avaruusjärjestö ESA BIC Finlandin yrityshautomotoiminta laajenee koko läntisen Suomen rannikolle Turusta Vaasaan sekä Tampereelle– ESA BIC Finlandin operaattori on Aalto-yliopiston Aalto Startup Center, länsirannikon West Coast Hubin toimintaa vetää Vaasan yliopisto ja Tampereen hautomotoimintaa koordinoi Business Tampere. Kansainvälinen avaruusteknologiaan painottuva yrityskiihdyttämö mahdollistaa liiketoiminnan kasvua avaruusteknologia-startupeille. Yrittäjyyskiihdyttämön toiminnassa on
- [ESA BIC Finland - Tampere site                    Take a leap with Business Tampere](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finland-tampere-site-take-a-leap-with-business-tampere/) - The Tampere region is home to open-minded businesses with the hunger to grow. Instead of following others, we stay one step ahead. Tampere is about innovation and keeping the focus on the future. Tampere-based companies are world-leaders in many sectors. There's something wonderfully traditional, even seductive in Tampere, and something so dynamic but relaxing. This
- [Vaasa´s Research & Expertise](https://esabic.fi/blogi/vaasas-research-expertise/) - Led by Director Prof. Heidi Kuusniemi, we at Vaasa have established ourselves in the Nordic region as domain experts in space-based research with a diverse team of specialists ranging from engineering, advanced analytics, innovation ecosystem development and business applications. We hold expertise in GNSS, satellite remote sensing as well as small satellite communication with applications.
- [ESA BIC FINLAND PITCH AND VAASA OFFICE KICK OFF EVENT August 30 ](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-pitch-and-vaasa-office-kick-off-event-august-30/) - The ESA BIC Vaasa office is excited to host the Fall 2023 ESA BIC Finland Startup Pitch Event! Each start-up accepted into the ESA BIC Finland incubation program will receive technical support in space data and its application as well as business development coaching. We also facilitate matchmaking with investors, venture capitalists and networking with
- [ESA BIC VAASA Upcoming Events -       SPACE WEDNESDAY AT WASA FUTURE FESTIVAL August 9 ](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-vaasa-upcoming-events-space-wednesday-at-wasa-future-festival-august-9/) - SPACE WEDNESDAY AT WASA FUTURE FESTIVAL August 9 LINK TO EVENT. 9:30 – 11:00 Kvarken Space Center’s Space Wednesday event (hosted by University of Vaasa) ESA BIC Vaasa launch and workshop Company presentations: ICEYE, Huld, Aurora Propulsion Technologies, Space Business Panel Come join us at the Wasa Future Festival for Space Wednesday to listen and share insights
- [Space for Humanity – Bootcamp for future impact entrepreneurs!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/space-for-humanity-bootcamp-for-future-impact-entrepreneurs/) - Space for Humanity organized by ESA BIC Finland is a five-day boot camp for future impact entrepreneurs equipping them with ideas, tech, and community. During the week from 8th-12th of November 2021 in Espoo, Finland, changemakers from diverse backgrounds learn from pioneering impact and space entrepreneurs and experts. They build transformative ideas leveraging space and space technology to positively impact the future of people and
- [European Space Agency-supported companies in Finland have raised EUR 58 million](https://esabic.fi/blogi/space-proof-protein-pocket-rockets-and-other-stories-from-esa-bic-finland/) - A protein for astronauts that’s produced from electricity and air, an AI-platform improving maritime operations from above, and the world’s smallest rocket-propulsion system. Since the programme's birth in 2017, ESA BIC Finland-supported startups have raised EUR 58M. In 2017, Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment helped establish the European Space Agency (ESA) Business Incubation Centre in
- [Space As A Service: Welcoming Reaktor Space Lab to Aalto Startup Center](https://esabic.fi/blogi/space-as-a-service-welcoming-reaktor-space-lab-to-aalto-startup-center/) - Being part of ESA Bic Finland is hugely beneficial for all space related startups as the companies receive funding and business support. The startups have access to the big network of both ESA and Aalto Startup Center. One of the startups joining in the ranks was Reaktor Space Lab, a company founded by a stellar
- [NEW SPACE ECONOMY CHALLENGE BY BUSINESS FINLAND](https://esabic.fi/blogi/new-space-economy-challenge-by-business-finland/) - New Space Economy Challenge aims to gather space-related ideas and encourage consortiums to prepare joint innovation projects during 2021. Business Finland's New Space Economy program aims to accelerate the growth of new innovations and new global business for services and solutions benefitting from space – both in suppliers' and end users' point of view. The
- [ESA BIC Finland welcomes 6 new companies in the program](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finland-welcomes-6-new-companies-program/) - 6 news companies were admitted into the European Space Agency- Business Incubator program this summer. These startups will receive funding from ESA-BIC and Business Finland, and will receive support from ESA-BIC and Aalto Startup Center. Meet the 6 news startups: Arctic Positioning Systems Arctic Positioning Systems is making the smallest positioning tracker in the world.
- [GALILEO AND COPERNICUS MASTERS, APPLY for the FINLAND PRICE!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/galileo-copernicus-masters-apply-finland-price/) - ESA BIC FINLAND is regional partner for the Space Oscars 2020 Galileo Masters and Copernicus Masters are organised by the European Commission and ESA and this year Finland is offering its own amazing prices to winners. Together with the Finnish Meteorological Institute and Iceye, the winners get both cash and expert support for their ideas and
- [ESA BIC Finland and The Region of Valencia, Spain start space startup cooperation](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-bic-finland-region-valencia-spain-start-space-startup-cooperation/) - ESA BIC Finland and The Region of Valencia in Spain represented by Distrito Digital kick off a co-operation for Nordic space startups to create global companies Introducing Nordic space related startups into the Spanish and Latin American markets and helping them grow Distrito Digital of the Generalitat Valenciana has been setting up a digital economy
- [Join our SpaceUp acceleration programme!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/join-spaceup-acceleration-programme/) - SpaceUp is an intensive program for leveraging business ideas with space connection into viable company. SpaceUp offers mentorship, training and networking necessary to validate your business idea – free of charge. It also prepares you for submitting a proposal to ESA BIC Finland funding program, if this is of interest to you. The program from
- [Hurricane Unwinder](https://esabic.fi/blogi/hurricane-unwinder/) - Hurricane Unwinder Finnish startup, Hurricane Unwinder, operates in a field that is affecting lives of millions of people. As the very name suggests, the company is currently building an intensity forecast for hurricanes, typhoons and tropical cyclones. The innovation is particularly useful for physical and financial disaster management and risk reduction. On its website, the
- [Awake.ai](https://esabic.fi/blogi/awake-ai/) - Awake.ai Automation is slowly entering into our everyday lives. Artificial intelligence is already cleaning our homes, autopiloting our cars and cutting our backdoor lawn, but soon it will be applied to a new field — and in a much larger scale. Awake.ai is a one-year-old Finnish startup that is going to tackle a big bunch
- [Aurora Propulsion Technologies announces the availability of the worlds first micro-resistojet thruster](https://esabic.fi/blogi/aurora-propulsion-technologies-announces-availability-worlds-first-micro-resistojet-thruster/) - ESA BIC Finland announces that our incubation programme company Aurora Propulsion Technologies produces the world's smallest single orbiter thruster at our facilities in Espoo, Finland. Aurora Propulsion Technologies is pleased to announce the worlds first micro-resistojet thruster. The Single Orbital Thruster is the world smallest commercially available full in-orbit thruster system. With the propellant tank of environmentally
- [Aurora – Innovations with Infinite Possibilities](https://esabic.fi/blogi/aurora-innovations-infinite-possibilities/) - Aurora – Innovations with an Infinite Possibilities As the common saying goes, “only the sky is the limit” for something. In this time around, however, that is not the case at all. You could even say that the sky is only the starting point for Aurora, a Finnish space technology start-up. If you think that
- [Solar Foods receives €3.5 million funding from finance round!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/solar-foods-receives-e3-5-million-funding-finance-round/) - The Index Award winning, ESA BIC Finland company Solar Foods receives new EUR 3.5 million funding to boost the commercialisation of the first food produced completely without agriculture. Solar Foods scales from pilot phase towards commercial operation aimed for 2021. Biggest investors were Fazer Group, Holdix Oy Ab, and Turret Oy Ab. Lifeline Ventures. Solar Foods and
- [Join Ideas to Impact Morning 5th of September](https://esabic.fi/blogi/from-ideas-to-impact/) - Welcome to From Ideas to Impact™ morning and showcase event 5th of September at Aalto Startup Center where selected cases will pitch at lounge area to stakeholders. ESA BIC Finland will have booth there with Aalto Startup Center and Innovation Services. Sign up here to event! Schedule: Between 8.30 – 12.00, Aalto Startup Center, 1st
- [Cloud Asset is hiring! Product Manager and Sales Lead](https://esabic.fi/blogi/cloud-asset-hiring-product-manager-sales-lead/) - Our programme company Cloud Asset is growing fast and is looking for new enthusiastic and skilled team members! Please see the job ad below and contact them directly: Mrs Stina Marttila Stina Marttila stina (at) cloudasset com Tel: +358408096030 ARE YOU OUR NEXT PRODUCT MANAGER OR SALES LEAD? Cloud Asset is a young, dynamic company
- [AWAKE.AI receives up to 10 Mill EUR of growth funding](https://esabic.fi/blogi/awake-ai-receives-10-mill-eur-growth-funding/) - Business Finland selects ESA BIC Finland company Awake.AI to receive substantial growth funding as one of the most promising Finnish "Growth engines". Read more about the program here: https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/for-finnish-customers/services/funding/growth-engines/ http://www.awake.ai
- [Technology Transfer Demonstrators Call open!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/news/) - Call for Space Technology Transfer Demonstrators – Space tech for down-to-earth business Do you have an idea how space technology could be applied in non-space business, but you are still uncertain about the technical feasibility of your idea? The European Space Agency has launched a call for technology transfer demonstrators in Finland for this purpose.
- [CollectiveCrunch is Copernicus Masters Finalist with Linda Forest](https://esabic.fi/blogi/collectivecrunch-copernicus-masters-finalist-linda-forest/) - CollectiveCrunch is Copernicus Masters Finalist with Linda Forest ESA BIC Finland incubatee CollectiveCrunch continues to impress. Read more at: http://www.collectivecrunch.com/1758/ More about Copernicus Masters here Also, a ESA BIC Finland Space Hackathon 2018 finalist HeraSpace of this years Copernicus Masters finalists in the ESA EO category. CONGRATULATIONS!
- [Singapore and Helsinki world's best startup cities according to Valuer+](https://esabic.fi/blogi/singapore-helsinki-worlds-best-startup-cities-according-valuer/) - https://valuer.ai/blog/top-50-best-startup-cities/ The Best 50 Cities for a Startup in the World The ingredients of a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem are: Capital Know-how Rebellion Market Talent Global mindset and communication skills (English, etc.) Culture Infrastructure Regulations Helsinki’s startup ecosystem has it all: talented entrepreneurs, investors, hubs, accelerators and key influencers. There are lots of startups receiving early-stage funding.
- [COLLECTIVE CRUNCH on ensimmäinen Euroopan avaruusjärjestön hautomon suomalaisyritys](https://esabic.fi/blogi/collective-crunch-ensimmainen-euroopan-avaruusjarjeston-hautomon-suomalaisyritys/) - Euroopan avaruusjärjestö ESA:n hautomo tukee Suomen tavoitetta nostaa maan avaruustoiminta maailman huipulle vuoteen 2020 mennessä. Aalto-yliopiston yhteydessä toimivaan ESA:n hautomo-ohjelmaan (ESA Business Incubation Centre, ESA BIC Finland) valitaan kymmenen innovatiivisinta suomalaista, alle viiden vuoden ikäistä avaruusalan yritystä vuodessa. Ensimmäinen hautomoon valittu startup on Collective Crunch, joka kerää dataa erityisesti, ilmastosta, paikkatiedosta ja jalostaa siitä alustoja teollisuuden
- [COLLECTIVE CRUNCH is the first space startup to join ESA BIC Finland programme!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/collective-crunch-first-space-startup-join-esa-bic-finland-programme/) - ESA BIC Finland selects first space innovation to join its incubation programme European Space Agency’s Incubation Centre in Finland is pivotal to the national New Space Economy programme’s targets to double space industry turnover in the country ESA BIC Finland, operating within Aalto University and selecting up to 10 of the most innovative Finnish space
- [JOIN ESA BIC SPACE HACKATHON 2018! Apply now!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/join-esa-bic-space-hackathon-2018-apply-now/) - ESA BIC Space Hack Challenge The traditional space industry took us to the moon, flew the space shuttle 135 times, building the Space Launch System for NASA, to eventually take astronauts back to the International Space Station (ISS) and on to Mars. Space Technology comes in a multitude of forms: positioning and navigation to communications,
- [New Residence permit for startups to facilitate the immigration to Finland](https://esabic.fi/blogi/new-residence-permit-startups-facilitate-immigration-finland/) - http://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/1410869/startup-oleskelulupa-helpottaa-yrittajien-ja-huippuosaajien-maahanmuuttoa-suomeen?_101_INSTANCE_3qmUeJgIxZEK_languageId=en_US Ministry of the Interior 18.1.2018 14.13 Press release 5/2018 A new type of residence permit will be introduced for growth or startup entrepreneurs. The application process for an extended permit will also be simplified, and the validity period of a first residence permit for specialists will be extended. The Government submitted the new bill
- [Holiday Greetings!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/holiday-greetings/) - As Santa's leaving his winter wonderland in Lapland, Finland for his yearly Xmas grand tour ESA BIC Finland our team would like to wish everyone happy holidays and a lot of success for the New Year 2018! We will be selecting our first incubatees at the beginning of 2018.
- [ESA BIC Finland launched at SLUSH 17!](https://esabic.fi/blogi/esa-business-incubation-finland-launched-slush-17/) - Following an official signature ceremony between ESA, Aalto University and The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment a fun and informal launch event took place at the ESA booth at the SLUSH 17 start-up conference in Helsinki on 30 November 2017. ESA Director General Prof. Jan Wörner, Aalto University's Vice President of Research and Innovation

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- [Espoo](https://esabic.fi/espoo/) - ESPOO Aalto Startup Center is the home of innovation Founded in 1997, Aalto Startup Center is the home of multiple projects, ESA BIC Finland being one of them. This Aalto University department functions as the main partner for the European Space Agency Business Incubation Center in Finland, together with its partners from Turku, Vaasa and Tampere.
- [Partners](https://esabic.fi/partners/) - Partners To spin your emerging business to new heights, we are already working with these great companies and organizations, at your service as an incubatee of ESA BIC Finland. Get in touch if your company is interested in becoming a partner of ESA BIC Finland! Contact us ESA BICFINLAND SITES ESPOO SITE TAMPERE SITE Turku
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- [Tampere](https://esabic.fi/tampere/) - PARTNERS: Tampere Business Tampere is the economic development agency for the Tampere region, promoting vitality, attracting investments, and supporting local businesses in growth and internationalization through collaboration. Each year, Business Tampere supports the operations of approximately 1,500 companies. Business Tampere supports local companies in growth, internationalization, and developing the business ecosystem, Assists in building networks and
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- [Our alumni companies](https://esabic.fi/our-alumni-companies/) - Our alumni companies Here you will find some of our alumni portfolio companies. Each of our great companies has been selected for our program through careful tender evaluation. As part of their application, they have presented to ESA a space-related incubation project. ESA and Business Finland fund these projects jointly. The average incubation project duration
- [Our companies](https://esabic.fi/our-companies/) - Our companies Here you will find some of our current portfolio companies. Nordic Nano develops and commercialises cutting-edge solar energy harvesting and energy storage solutions by applying nanomaterials technologies and advanced screen printing. Theri solutions significantly enhance solar energy utilisation and electrical conductivity, bringing to market products that efficiently harvest energy even from scattered and low-intensity
- [Turku](https://esabic.fi/turku/) - PARTNERS: Turku In the Turku region, the continuously strengthening startup ecosystem, Turku Startup Hub, brings together startups, researchers, investors and public sector actors. Its goal is to accelerate the commercialization of research-based innovations and support the international growth of startup companies. A dense cluster of startups and research activity is taking shape in the campus
- [About us](https://esabic.fi/about-us/) - About us Our aim is to support entrepreneurs & startups to reveal their full space potential We, ESA BIC Finland, are part of the wide European ESA BIC network. We also have a broad network of other partners who help to support the initiative including financial partners, technical and business support partners, legal and IPR
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- [Contact](https://esabic.fi/contact/) - Contact Shortcuts Contact info Tampere site Turku site Vaasa site The European Space Agency’s Business Incubation Centre in Finland is located at the campus of the globally highly ranking Aalto University in Espoo, at the A Grid startup and innovation center. Come have a great time with us and spin your business to new heights. If you have questions please get in
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