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Learning Hub The ESA Learning Hub is a web-based platform which provides access to training courses and materials linked to ESA programs and initiatives

Matchmaking ESA-Match is a platform that lets companies showcase their competences and capabilities, find partners, explore commercial opportunities and establish business relationships

Intellectual Property ESA makes its intellectual property available to European space companies within its 22 Member States, on a freely-licensed basis

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Accelerate your journey from idea to market success with ESA network

From specialist communities and technology brokers to investor networks and dedicated innovation labs, these programs provide essential expertise, resources, and partnership opportunities. Through events like ESA Acceleration Days and platforms such as ESA Business Incubation Centre, participants gain direct access to mentorship, funding, and market connections critical to scaling space-enabled solutions.

Whether you’re developing new technologies, seeking investment, or looking to collaborate, this network centralizes the support and connections you need to successfully bring space innovations to market. ESA’s business networks are key catalysts for fostering entrepreneurship and stimulating economic growth driven by space technologies.

Business Incubation Centre

Every ESA BIC is led by local champions who bring together start-ups, industry leaders, universities, research organisations, public institutions and investors.


36
Incubation centres
>2000
START-UPS
23
countries

Up to two years of business incubation at an ESA BIC of your choice
Technical support from leading experts in the region and from ESA
Business coaching
Legal and IPR advice
Access to business partners and networks
Workshops and trainings
Fundraising guidance and opportunities
€50k equity free funding for product and IP development

Investor Network

The ESA Investor Network brings together space start-ups, forward-thinking investors and ESA programmes to accelerate innovation in Europe.


>80
companies
19
countries

Support with technical and market assessment of investments
Exclusive opportunities stemming from ESA’s Business Incubation Centre
Access to ESA’s wider network, including its partnerships with financial institutions
Various events involving the commercial space sector around Europe
Various events involving the commercial space sector around Europe

Technology broker

The ESA Technology Brokers provide a wide range of tailored support to both young and well-established companies looking to create new products and services.


12
Brokers
12
countries

Support with technical and market assessment of investments
Exclusive opportunities stemming from ESA’s Business Incubation Centre
Access to ESA’s wider network, including its partnerships with financial institutions
Various events involving the commercial space sector around Europe

ESA Labs

Partnerships between ESA and Universities in the Engineering and Business domains, with the purpose of fostering Research and Innovation in European Space Activities.


17
Labs
9
Countries

Support with technical and market assessment of investments
Exclusive opportunities stemming from ESA’s Business Incubation Centre
Access to ESA’s wider network, including its partnerships with financial institutions
Various events involving the commercial space sector around Europe

Phi-Lab NET

Phi-Lab Net focuses on maturing technology in response to needs coming from the commercial world.


10
Labs
10
Countries

A one-stop environment bringing research, expertise, and services together
Each Phi-Lab acts as a specialist hub dedicated to a specific thematic area
Tailored assistance to selected companies and innovators
Access to expert insights, technical knowledge, and strategic support

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