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ESA BIC Business Incubation Centres

ESA BIC — Incubation

Provides equity-free incubation funding and business support for space-related startups across Europe.

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About

ESA BIC (Business Incubation Centres) is the European Space Agency's network of more than 20 incubation sites across ESA Member States, described as the largest network of incubators supporting space-related start-ups in Europe. Each accepted start-up receives up to €50,000 in equity-free funding from ESA, allocated for product and intellectual property development. The two-year incubation package…

What this grant funds

Space-related start-ups and non-space companies applying space data or technology (Earth observation, satellite communications, navigation) seeking equity-free incubation funding across ESA's European BIC network.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: commercialisation.esa.int