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Down to earth problems. Out of this world solutions.
ESA BIC Estonia supports deep-tech startups leveraging European Space Agency technologies, expertise, and network.
Our Value Proposition
If you have an innovative idea how to use space technologies or develop applications to create new products and services in a non-space environment — we can offer:
- Incentive funding up to €60,000 for product development and IPR
- Business development loan of €50,000
- Technical support — up to 20h of expert advice
- Business development support & mentoring from experts — up to 50h
- IP support & mentoring from experts — up to 10h
- Financial and administrative support (office space)
- Right of use of ESA BIC brand
- Access to the international network of ESA BICs community
Ready to turn your idea into a space-tech company?
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News & Updates
- 27 May 2026 From Tartu to Seville: ESA BIC Estonia and the network behind Europe’s space startups
- 18 May 2026 Estonia’s first deep-space camera is ready
- 5 May 2026 The EstBAN x Tartu Science Park pitch event brought together investors and deep tech startups
- 29 April 2026 Startup story: KrattWorks X ESA BIC Estonia
- 6 April 2026 Sparkup Tartu Science Park and Estonian University of Life Sciences signed a Letter of Intent to support European Space Agency BIC Estonia
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What Founders Say
The European Space Agency's accelerator program opened the doors for us to interact with the best experts in the field and provided the necessary support to integrate the system with space communications, allowing us to take our solution to a new level. The program also supported us in mapping the next steps on how to support product and business development within the framework of subsequent programs.
For us joining ESA BIC was a gamechanger, not only has it been the only truly worthwhile incubator throughout the years, but it allowed us to develop our IP portfolio and submit our first patent alongside our longer vision. For a company that didn't even consider themselves to be SpaceTech we've had another tremendous milestone by actually being the first ESA BIC incubatee to enter into direct negotiations with ESA, win a tender and since that together with continuous support develop our business lines, network and know-how. All of that from a single conversation at the famous sTARTUp Day Tartu event (thanks Sven!).
Being part of the ESA BIC in Estonia was an invaluable experience for Skudo. We highly recommend ESA BIC to any aspiring space-related business venture. The program not only accelerates technological advancements but also offers a unique platform for networking and growth. Our time at ESA BIC was undoubtedly a key contributor to our success, and we are immensely grateful for the opportunity and the positive impact it has had on our journey.