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.
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Events
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The third session in the CASSINI Hackathon “Space for Water” pre-event webinar series focuses on securing equitable and efficient access to water. Water availability and sustainable water management are key challenges in many regions. Satellite data and digital technologies can help monitor water resources, support infrastructure planning, and improve decision-making in water management. During this […]
Build solutions for real water challenges using EU space data From 24 to 26 April, the 11th CASSINI Hackathon lands in Noordwijk. Hosted at CometLab on the Space Campus, this three-day event invites students, professionals, developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to work with European space data and develop practical solutions that protect our natural water resources. […]
JOIN THE QUIZ AND WIN A NICE PRIZE! How well do you know the space industry, from space science to the businesses and innovations shaping it? Join the Space (Entrepreneurship) Quiz, organised by the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), NL Space Campus and PLNT. Form a team of 3 to 5 people and test your […]
On Thursday 30 April, we host the next edition of Network & Drinks at PLNT in Leiden, with a focus on climate. What to Expect at PLNT 🔹16:30–17:30 Space (Entrepreneurs) Quiz With Expert! (Register here) 🔹17:00–19:00 Network & Drinks (Register here) Drinks will start at 17:00 at Midi, the on-site restaurant, with pitches starting at 17:45. Before the […]
The Space Economy Summit Europe, organised by Economist Impact and co-hosted by the Portuguese Space Agency and ESA, returns following its first edition in Lisbon in 2024. The event focuses on how Europe’s expanding space capabilities translate into practical applications across sectors such as energy, agriculture, healthcare, finance and logistics. The programme addresses topics including […]
TESTAR, in collaboration with Antenna Systems Solutions, will host an opening event for a new antenna testing facility at SBIC Noordwijk on 12 May 2026. The system is designed as a transportable compact antenna test range and enables measurements from 8.2 GHz to 110 GHz. The opening event with tours to multiple facilities will […]
In deze lezing ontdek je waarom we met astronauten de ruimte in gaan en hoe missies naar het ISS, de maan en later Mars samen één groot exploratieprogramma vormen. Philippe Schoonejans en Philippe Deloo bespreken de technologie die dit mogelijk maakt: van raketten en communicatiesystemen tot de nieuwste innovaties. Praktische details: Dinsdag 12 mei Lezing […]
Decoding Europe’s Smallsat Ascent SmallSat Europe 2025 set a new benchmark for Europe’s satellite industry, drawing more than 1,250 professionals to Amsterdam’s RAI Convention Centre for two days of insight, innovation, and high-value networking. SmallSat Europe 2026 returns to the RAI from May 26–28, 2026, with a significantly expanded format. The 2.5-day program will feature 180 exhibitors, a broadened technical […]
Following the completion of the PCP WISE call for tenders, the project is entering a key transition phase towards implementation. Communicating transparently about the procurement journey and its outcomes is essential to maintain stakeholder mobilisation and prepare suppliers and buyers for the upcoming R&D phases. This webinar will therefore focus on telling the story of […]
This event follows the earlier SatInsight afternoon workshop organised by GroundstationDOTspace in Cometlab. Every last Thursday of the month at 17:00 CET, we host Network & Drinks, the monthly community event for everyone interested in space. Each edition features short pitches from start-ups and innovative companies, campus and partner updates, and plenty of opportunities to […]
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