Capital
Funding plays a crucial role in the success of space innovations in this era of commercialisation of the space economy. At NL Space Campus, we support startups, scaleups, and SMEs in finding the right funding partners by guiding them through the space ecosystem and funding landscape. Our goal is to give entrepreneurs the visibility, connections, and tools they need to accelerate their growth. By showcasing space innovations at our events —such as the monthly NL Space Campus Network & Drinks, investor events, and NL Space Week —we help them connect with key partners and open doors to new opportunities.
Space Investor Community
The Space Investor Community, launched by NL Space Campus in collaboration with SBIC Noordwijk and KplusV, strengthens connections between investors and the growing Dutch space sector. Originating from the successful Space Investor Event, the community offers a dedicated platform where investors can exchange knowledge, explore co-investment opportunities, and engage with innovative space ventures.Â
All participating investors have signed a Letter of Support, demonstrating their commitment to collaboration and to improving access to capital for emerging companies. Together with the annual Space Investor Event, the community plays a key role in advancing one of the Long-Term Space Agenda’s missions, which aims to foster sustainable growth and innovation in the national space economy.Â
Supporting investorsÂ
Arches Capital, Cottonwood, Decos Software/Decos Holding, Glass Frog Ventures, Invest-NL, LUMO Labs, Rabobank, Sole Ventures, Tenzing Alpha, VP Capital, Xegasus Investments, 4Impact, Mr Althuijzen, and Mr Van Campen.Â
Additional Programmes & Funding Pathways
Alongside investor community matching and events, NL Space Campus offers programmes that directly support access to funding and resources.Â
ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands provides funding and support for disruptive research and technology projects, bridging early innovation and real-world applications.Â
NL Space Campus Voucher Programme helps startups and SMEs test, validate, and accelerate their solutions by covering access to facilities, expertise, and services within the ecosystem.Â
ESA Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC Noordwijk) supports early-stage startups in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses through technical guidance, business coaching, and seed funding.Â
With these programmes, NL Space Campus ensures that entrepreneurs at every stage — from idea to scale-up — can access the right funding opportunities and grow their impact within the European space ecosystem.Â
Events
By (co-)organising events where you can connect with our community, we facilitate the chance encounters that so often spark new partnerships and ideas. Uncover new possibilities and connect with the space sector at our hackathons, curiosity series, monthly NL Space Campus Network & Drinks or other community events.
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Highlights
Esa Phi-Lab
At ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands, we promote innovative research to develop transformative technologies with commercial potential. As part of the European Space Agency’s Phi-LabNET, we enhance Europe’s competitiveness through connections in Earth Observation, positioning, navigation, timing, and laser satellite communication. We encourage projects that align with these themes and believe that collaboration between research institutions and […]
Events
NL Space Campus connects people through a strong international network and a shared passion for space innovation. We host regular events—online and offline—and offer a platform for others to do the same, bringing together students, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas.
Investor Event
The NL Space Campus Space Investor Event connects promising space startups with investors and industry leaders. It offers a unique chance to pitch ideas, gain exposure, and build valuable connections. By combining capital and innovation, the event drives the growth of space entrepreneurship.
Voucher Arrangement
The NL Space Campus Voucher Arrangement supports early-stage space companies with funding and access to a strong innovation network. It helps entrepreneurs develop ideas, test concepts, and take the next step with practical, flexible support designed to fuel innovation and growth.
FAQ
You can easily join the campus community by signing up for our monthly Community Update. This way you’ll stay updated on everything that happens at and around NL Space Campus. Become an active member by attending our community events, or initiating a project!
Yes, we’re here to help you navigate through the funding landscape! Email us at info@nlspacecampus.eu and we’ll gladly help you get connected to the right people.
Of course, you are more than welcome! The purpose of our events is to connect the curious, including you. Especially our monthly NL Space Campus Network & Drinks, on every last Thursday of the month, is a mixture of like-minded people from all walks of life: from students to entrepreneurs to partners like ESA ESTEC, Netherlands Space Office (NSO) and SpaceNed. All you have to do is register beforehand via the events page.Â
Yes, we’re here to facilitate collaborations! Email us at info@nlspacecampus.eu and we’ll gladly help you get connected to the right people and organisations.
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