ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In fall 2023, ESA BIC Denmark, ESA BIC Sweden, and ESA BIC Finland will host the second Nordic pre-incubation accelerator program. The program is for Nordic space entrepreneurs to create and scale space-related startups using space to benefit the earth.
The goal of NORDIC LAUNCH is to accelerate the growth of new space tech startups to enter into ESA BIC incubation in either ESA BIC Sweden, Denmark or Finland. The ESA BIC program offers a free-of-charge package of business coaching, technical support, and cash incentives of 50.000 EUR during an incubation period of up to 2 years.
Let’s see how much space is hidden in your innovative business idea!
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WHAT YOU GET
All Participants
- Specialized business development support & technical support.
- Improve your business through world class workshops & keynotes.
- Listen to guest speakers share valuable experiences and knowledge.
- Improve your financial strategy and valuation.
- Meet the industry and grow your network.
- Connect wit your local ESA BIC team and get insights in the largest European space innovation network.
Top 10 finalists
- Make an investor pitch at Space Investment Day in Sweden
Top 3 winners
- Get support from ESA BIC, with the amount of support varying according to winner position.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any Nordic space-related startups from Denmark, Finland and Sweden are able to apply or individuals with the intention to set up a space-related startup are welcome to apply for the program.
We only have a few criteria:
- Your case or business need to have a valid space connection.
- Your business is registered, or you intend to register it in one of the five participating Nordic countries.
- You are committed to completing the program.
APPLICATION FEE
To participate in Nordic Launch, you must pay a participation fee:
- The fee is 100 EUR pr. team. You will receive payment information when you send your application.
- The participation fee is only to be paid if your application to Nordic Launch has been approved.
Please reach out to us with any inquiries about the application fee.
ABOUT THE ESA BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRES (ESA BICs)
ESA Business Incubation Centres (BICS) are the largest network of space incubators in Europe. The main objective of ESA BICs is to support entrepreneurs with a space-based business idea, thereby creating and growing clusters of space related startups across Europe.
All ESA BIC are managed by local champions who connect their ESA BICs to their local industry, universities, research organisations, government, and investor communities, while also maintaining strong regional/national links. This makes the ESA BICs very well embedded in the local communities as well as the place of choice for all space related innovation and business. Tapping into this excellence provides rich opportunities to get your product or service market ready and off the ground, and for finding new business partners.
The ESA BICs seek entrepreneurs who develop applications using space based systems (such as satellite navigation, earth observation, or satellite communication), use space technologies in a non-space domain, and/or who develop innovative products and services for the space sector.
ESA Business Incubation Centres offer you the chance to turn your space related business idea into a commercial company. The incubation programme is fully tailored to suit your start-up needs and your particular domain of application. Benefit from wide network exposure, expert advice, and both technical- and business development guidance.
Take advantage of:
- Incentive funding of 50,000 EU
- Unique ESA Technical support as well as expertise from renowned partners
- Business coaching and legal/IP advice
- Office space and shared facilities
- Access to tailored training activities and network support
- Door opener to international networks, research institutions, and universities
- Support to access further funding
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