ESA BIC Finland

🪐 See you at Demo Day! Most of the current startups in the ESA BIC Finland program will be at Demo Day this Thursday, March 6th. It's the perfect time to meet them and get to know what they do first-hand. Witness the innovation that can be born in Otaniemi! Demo Day 2025 is a day dedicated to groundbreaking innovations, stimulating discussions, and compelling presentations. 🔗 If you still haven't registered, this is the time to do it. All the details and registration link here: https://lnkd.in/dqCjZRjP ESA Commercialisation Gateway Aalto Startup Center University of Vaasa

Congratulations our alumnus Skyfora! 🎉

👾 Thank you, startups! 👾 This past Sunday was the deadline for ESA BIC Finland's first open call of the year. Now is the time for the team to go through the applications and review everything carefully. We will get back to the startups that applied as soon as we can! ☄️ If this was not a good time for you, you have a second chance later this year. The cut-off date is already on our website: www.esabic.fi The application process can be hard work, we are aware, so thank you everyone for your dedication. ESA Commercialisation Gateway Aalto Startup Center University of Vaasa

🛸 Get to know SharpNav! 🛸 "From joining ESA BIC Finland, our first expectation was to be able to meet with other space startups and exchange synergies to see how we can add value to each other." - Eldrige De Melo, PMP® PSM, Founder at SharpNav. 🛰️ Check out this video to learn more about the work that SharpNav is doing, one of the startups that recently joined ESA BIC Finland. ESA Commercialisation Gateway Aalto Startup Center University of Vaasa Aalto University

🛸 Today is the day! 🛸 At midnight, the time to apply for this open call will reach its end. But worry not! You have another chance later this year, although... If you have all the materials ready for this call, please submit the proposal with plenty of time so you don't run into issues of any kind. There are a lot of moving pieces involved, so we can't accept applications received after midnight. Please bear this in mind when starting the application process. 🌟 Best of luck to all applicants! We can't wait to review all the submissions and welcome new startups to our community. 🔗 One last time, find all the info about the call here: www.esabic.fi P.S.: For the ones wondering about the astronaut cat, we don't have an explanation. Just enjoy it 🐱 ESA Commercialisation Gateway Aalto Startup Center University of Vaasa

🚀 Just a few days left! 🚀 The last day to apply to ESA BIC Finland is coming up. On Sunday, February 23rd, before midnight, you need to have submitted your application in order for it to be considered for the next evaluation. Here's a quick rundown of the criteria to apply and what you get if accepted: 🛰️ Who can apply? - Companies no older than 5 years old. - Startups located (or soon to be located) in Finland. - Your innovative idea utilizes space technology, data, or expertise. ☄️ What do you get? - Funding up to 90,000€ from ESA and Business Finland. - Support by world-class partner. - Matchmaking, market testing, marketing advice, and labs. - Right to use the ESA BIC brand to promote your business. - Access to venture capital partners and advisory on funding. 🔗 Apply now! All the details: esabic.fi/apply-now ESA Commercialisation Gateway Aalto Startup Center University of Vaasa

Finland is making its mark in the space economy! From university research to global impact, Finnish companies like ICEYE and Kuva Space are leading with cutting-edge satellite technology. With 44 satellites launched, ICEYE provides real-time disaster monitoring, while Kuva Space’s hyperspectral imaging tackles climate and food security challenges. Backed by European Space Agency - ESA collaborations and strong innovation hubs, Finland proves that a small nation can play a big role in space. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7JYKUGd 📷: ICEYE founders Rafal Modrzewski and Pekka Laurila pictured with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Credit: ICEYE/LinkedIn Susan Repo Jarkko Antila ESA BIC Finland ESA Phi-Lab Finland Finnish Meteorological Institute - Ilmatieteen laitos Maanmittauslaitos, National Land Survey of Finland Aalto University Tomi Erho University of Vaasa Petteri Taalas Nokia Nokia Bell Labs Axiom Space Russell Ralston Tomi Kalpio - improving the quality of life AM Technologies by Brinter #goodnewsfromfinland #innovation #newspace #satellitetech #spaceeconomy

👽 The deadline for startups to apply is approaching 👽 If you are already working on the application, remember that this week is the deadline to apply and join the ESA BIC Finland community! ☄️ Keep in mind that the cutoff time is February 23rd at midnight. If you don't apply before that date, you will have to wait until the next call to submit your proposal. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions; our team of experts is here to help you (and we mean it!). 🔗 Everything you need to know: esabic.fi ESA Commercialisation Gateway Aalto Startup Center University of Vaasa

🥂 Congratulations, ESA BIC 🥂 Last week, we got together in #Munich to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ESA Business Incubation Centres, the largest network of incubators supporting space-related startups in Europe. It was a great opportunity to learn about the work the different organizations have been doing all these years and also to learn what's coming up in the future. 🪐 From Aalto Startup Center, Kaisa Ahonen (ESA BIC Finland Manager) and Miika Kostamo (ESA Phi-Lab Finland Manager) traveled there to meet our ESA BIC colleagues. Also with them was Riccardo Notarangelo, from the ESA BIC Finland hub at the University of Vaasa. ESA Commercialisation Gateway European Space Agency - ESA Aalto University #20yearsESABIC

🥂 Congratulations, ESA BIC 🥂 Last week, we got together in #Munich to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ESA Business Incubation Centres, the largest network of incubators supporting space-related startups in Europe. It was a great opportunity to learn about the work the different organizations have been doing all these years and also to learn what's coming up in the future. 🪐 From Aalto Startup Center, Kaisa Ahonen (ESA BIC Finland Manager) and Miika Kostamo (ESA Phi-Lab Finland Manager) traveled there to meet our ESA BIC colleagues. Also with them was Riccardo Notarangelo, from the ESA BIC Finland hub at the University of Vaasa. ESA Commercialisation Gateway European Space Agency - ESA Aalto University #20yearsESABIC