ESA BIC Finland

✨ Space is full of surprises - much like the holiday season. Season's greetings from ESA BIC Finland team! 🦌

The European Space Agency - ESA Commercialisation Services Department invites you to the ESA IP & Patents Series 2024-2025. This collaboration with the ESA SME Office presents a comprehensive webinar series, specifically designed for a general audience, with an emphasis on SMEs and start-ups aiming to improve their knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) and patents. Here the webinars scheduled for January 2025: - Litigation: Exploring options if going to court is your only route to resolution. - Designs Around: Strategies to employ if you encounter a commercially blocking patent. Register for free to gain valuable insights and practical advice from patent experts: https://lnkd.in/d7hBxVy2 #SpaceIndustry #SpaceInnovation #SpaceBusiness #SpaceEconomy

☄️ ESA BIC Finland 2024 Startup Launchpad ☄️ Yesterday, we gathered the new startups who recently joined the ESA BIC Finland incubator program at Aalto Startup Center's premises for a kick-off event. We had the chance to learn about their incredible work, and we also heard from other startups that are currently ending their time in the project or have been part of it in the past, such as NinjaLABO, Zero Gravity Oy - space tech data company , Aurora Propulsion Technologies, and CollectiveCrunch. 🚀 Welcome to the team ColdXray, KOKO Forest, NorthBase, Oinride, and SharpNav. Thank you to everyone who joined! 🔗 Would you like to join us? Apply here: https://esabic.fi/ ESA Commercialisation Gateway European Space Agency - ESA University of Vaasa Aalto University #esabicfinland

We are excited to announce that SharpNav has officially signed a contract with ESA BIC Finland! 🎉 This marks a huge milestone for us as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation in enhanced, jamming-free, highly accurate GNSS positioning services.  This prestigious initiative, supported by the European Space Agency - ESA and Business Finland, marks the beginning of an exciting incubation period to advance SharpNav’s groundbreaking GNSS-enhancing system. SharpNav is developing a revolutionary solution for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), ensuring unparalleled positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) resilience, even in the most challenging environments. The company’s product offering includes state of the art GNSS-enhancing technology, a robust Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, and a sophisticated Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation designed specifically for LEO-based PNT (LEO-PNT). Driving the Future of Navigation The ESA BIC Finland incubation will enable SharpNav to accelerate the development of its integrated GNSS-enhancing system. This technology aims to address critical global challenges in navigation reliability across industries such as autonomous transportation, aviation, maritime, precision, agriculture and defense. “Our collaboration with ESA BIC Finland is a transformative milestone for SharpNav as we progress towards redefining the GNSS landscape. This incubation period equips us with unparalleled resources, technical expertise, and strategic support from ESA and Business Finland,” said Mikko Punnala, CSO and Board Chairman of SharpNav. “We are dedicated to creating a resilient, future-ready navigation system that meets the growing demands of a dynamic and connected world.” Partnerships That Propel Innovation The ESA BIC Finland program provides a unique platform for groundbreaking startups, combining ESA’s technical mentorship with Business Finland’s funding and support. As a member of this program, SharpNav will gain access to a network of innovative startups, and resources, fueling its growth and enabling global impact. About SharpNav SharpNav is a pioneering early-stage Finnish startup focused on enhancing global navigation and positioning systems. Through its cutting-edge GNSS-enhancing technology, SaaS platform, and LEO-PNT satellite constellation, SharpNav is on a mission to deliver unprecedented navigation resilience to industries worldwide. More info at sharpnav.com

"You don't have to be a space company to apply. You need to have the space connection, but it's also about finding technologies and companies inside Europe that have the space connection but can also use it elsewhere in society". ⚡️ The last startup interview (for now!) is with Veikka Nikander, COO and Co-Founder at Winse Power Ltd. You can apply now to join the ESA BIC Finland incubation program! We conduct selections twice a year. 🔗 All the details: www.esabic.fi ESA Commercialisation Gateway European Space Agency - ESA Aalto Startup Center Aalto University Winse Power Ltd. #esabicfinland #winsepower #esa

Human-generated events start great stories, I agree 100%. I feel like during past two weeks I have encountered so many great people and great ideas that there's food for thought for many months, if not years! Connections were made not only during #Slush and our side event Space Network Mixer, but also yesterday at #spacebusinessforum at Business Finland. Space is new for me and I see so many opportunities there. My plan is to support the Finnish #spacetech #startups to reach their full potential! If you are interested, let's talk! Our call for new startups at ESA BIC Finland is open.

International Space University alumni working full steam in the new space race. Because we can. Thank you again ESA BIC Finland for your continued support during this ride of a lifetime.

"The people around you are really helping. That's why NinjaLABO has been surviving and growing. We really appreciate the European Space Agency and Finland's Business Incubation Program".   🛰️ Check out this video to know what Hiroshi Doyu, CEO at NinjaLABO, has to say about their experience in the ESA BIC Finland program.   💥 Keep an eye out because more videos are coming soon! 💥   Sounds interesting to you? Find your space connection, apply, and let's take over space together. Apply today!   🔗 All the details: www.esabic.fi   ESA Commercialisation Gateway European Space Agency - ESA Aalto Startup Center Aalto University NinjaLABO   #esabicfinland #ninjalabo #esa

🚀 Breaking Boundaries in DeepTech: Oinride Joins ESA BIC Finland 🌌 Deeptech isn’t just about pushing boundaries—it’s about breaking them. And Oinride is doing just that. Today, we’re super thrilled and excited to announce our official induction into the ESA BIC Finland Startup Launchpad 2024, a major milestone that underscores our leadership in mining robotics and innovation. The photo? It’s a snapshot of curiosity and ambition—the same spirit that fuels Oinride’s drive to revolutionize industries. From standing in awe of the Space Shuttle Discovery to designing AutoJoe®, the future of underground robotics, it’s been an extraordinary journey. Why does this milestone matter? It’s about leveraging deeptech to solve real-world problems, making mining safer, smarter, and more sustainable. With the support of ESA BIC Finland, we’re scaling our vision and impact further than ever before. We’re just getting started, and we’re excited to share this journey with you. Whether it’s underground or among the stars, Oinride is here to lead the charge in deeptech innovation. 🚀 #Oinride #DeepTech #ESABICFinland #Innovation #MiningRobotics #AI #Sustainability

University of Vaasa brings the space tech community together! 🙏 We need more #spacetalks in Finland. Stay tuned for more events and news. 🌐