The Dutch Gateway to space
NL Space Campus is the breeding ground for space innovations with a vibrant community that shapes the future together. NL Space Campus provides an ecosystem with the right network, facilities, capital, knowledge and talent to facilitate societal impact through space data innovations and initiatives.
Access to capital
We help you find funding opportunities by guiding you through the space ecosystem and the funding landscape, and by connecting you to the right partners.
Access to
talent
With over 3000 high tech professionals, 100+ PHDs, >100 young graduates and many thousands of vocational, applied sciences and academic students, our community is the ultimate hotspot for finding talent in space.
Access to network
By connecting the curious, we help you find the right people to move forward. Our extensive community includes ESA ESTEC’s 3000+ high-tech professionals, world-class academic and applied sciences experts (Leiden-Delft-Erasmus universities and the ITC Faculty at University of Twente amongst others), and countless leading partners within the Dutch space sector.
Access to knowledge
Through close connections with leading knowledge clusters and institutes like ESA ESTEC and our extensive academic and applied sciences network, we focus on facilitating knowledge transfer and application.
Access to facilities
With on-site partners like ESA ESTEC, Galileo Reference Centre, SBIC and the future CometLab, our campus forms the ideal landing spot with facilities such as test labs, meeting spots and office spaces.Â
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EVENT DETAILS We have found that the series Tech Needs Discovery has brought focused target groups together and brought multiple leads who are now working together towards actual sales funnels, and is a successful way to work with the ESA Technology Broker NL. This edition we will implement our earlier findings for an even better […]
On 25 September, Network&Drinks: Technology Needs takes place at SBIC Noordwijk, right after Tech Needs Discovery #3: Industry Challenges. Earlier in the day, professionals from space, agri-food, high-tech and energy will have worked together in breakout sessions to address real industry challenges. Network&Drinks continues these conversations in an informal setting, bringing the wider space community […]
Learn how to apply for our ESA BIC programme. Get all the insider tips & tricks on writing your application. Explore the possibility of participating in the business incubation programme of the European Space Agency (ESA) and find out what’s in it for you and your future or present venture. ESA BIC Noordwijk, managed by […]
The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is coming to Sydney, Australia and the countdown has begun! This prestigious event is where the world’s space community gathers to access the latest advancements and trends, academic works, industry connections, and partnership opportunities. IAC 2025 in Sydney, Australia is hosted by Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and […]
Block your agenda and join NL Space Week 2025 together with 10.000+ visitors! Check out the after movie to get a glimpse! FOLLOW US for live updates & coverage: Instagram LinkedIn Join NL Space Week together with 10.000+ visitors! This space extravaganza includes unique experiences and events in exclusive locations in The Netherlands. Together […]
After the success of the first edition last year, we are pleased to announce the investor event of the year targeting space entrepreneurs and startups from across Europe is back! Take action to take part in the Space Investor Event 2025, which is happening on 7 October. This highly-sought after event in the NL Space […]
Organisers SpaceNed Young Professionals Spherical CGI Telespazio Young Professionals Drechtsteden What will you be doing during the challenge? Every second, millions of pieces of space debris race around Earth, endangering satellites, missions and astronauts. Without action, this cloud of debris could set off the Kessler Syndrome: a devastating chain reaction that could lock us out […]
In October, NL Space Campus Network & Drinks XL is part of NL Space Week in The Netherlands. Every last Thursday of the month NL Space Campus hosts our monthly networking event NL Space Campus Network & Drinks, together with Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk (SBIC) and other partners. We connect our community, welcome new community members (including […]
What will you be doing during the challenge? Every second, millions of pieces of space debris race around Earth, endangering satellites, missions and astronauts. Without action, this cloud of debris could set off the Kessler Syndrome: a devastating chain reaction that could lock us out of parts of space for decades. But there is hope. […]
THE EUDIS DEFENCE HACKATHON & MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME The EUDIS Defence Hackathon will be hosted in eight simultaneous hackathons at different national locations across EU Member States and Norway that tackle pressing defence challenges for the European Defence industry. In addition to local prizes, the eight national hackathon winners gain access to 40 hours of mentoring […]
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