Talent
Talent is the key input and multiplier for our success. Attracting and supporting talent is at the heart of everything we do. Our community brings together a unique pool of expertise: over 4,000 high-tech professionals, more than 100 PhDs, and a large and growing group of students and young graduates. Through initiatives such as monthly network events, NL Space Week, Thesis and internship opportunities and NL Space Summer School, we provide a platform for talent to connect, grow, and thrive. The campus plays an essential role in the Space for Talent strategy, ensuring the sector has sufficient talent with the right skills and mindset to deliver on the Netherlands’ space ambitions. The One Space Hub offers a broad range of programmes and activities as a springboard for potential entrepreneurs and startups to turn bold ideas into successful commercial ventures.
By joining our community, you gain access to this vibrant network of skilled professionals, researchers, talent and future leaders. It’s a place where talent meets opportunity, where ideas turn into projects, and where the next generation of space innovation takes shape.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Talent
Programmes & Talent Initiatives
CONNECTING THE CURIOUS
Connecting the Curious is a networking event created by NL Space Campus to bring together students, young professionals, startups, and companies driving Europe’s space future. Organised in cooperation with ESA BIC Noordwijk, ESA BIC Northern Germany, AVIASPACE Bremen, BDLI, and Starhaus, it takes place every year alongside Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen. The event […]
ONE SPACE HUB
OneSpaceHub is a collaborative initiative bringing together NL Space Campus, UT/ ITC, Aerospace Innovation Hub, LiS, SBIC Noordwijk, LDE Universities, PLNT Leiden, Mercator Launch, and Radboud RadioLab. It connects MBO, HBO, and WO students to a broad ecosystem of expertise, facilities, and networks, supporting their journey from inspiration and education to incubation, start-up, and scale-up, […]
NL Space Summer School
NL Space Summer School is a one-week programme for bachelor’s and master’s students to explore the Dutch space sector. Gain insights into agencies and companies, dive into topics like law, business, and technology, and build valuable skills and connections.
Space For Talent
Space for Talent connects MBO, HBO, and WO students to the growing space industry. From engineering to marketing and production, it shows that the future of space needs talent from every background.
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upcoming EVENTS
Join Detect & Protect III to explore drone detection, protection, security applications and legislation. On Thursday 11 June 2026, Unmanned Valley will host the third edition of Detect & Protect: an annual event focused on drone detection, protection, security applications and legislation. Drones are playing an increasingly important role in safety and security. They offer […]
Op zondag 14 juni geeft Joos Ockels een inspirerende lezing bij Space Expo! Laat je meenemen in het verhaal van astronaut Wubbo Ockels en ontdek hoe zijn ruimtereis zijn kijk op onze aarde veranderde. Joos deelt bijzondere herinneringen aan het ruimte-avontuur, gecombineerd met een krachtige boodschap over duurzaamheid. Datum: zondag 14 juni Tijd: 14:00 – […]
Please note: SBIC community members should use the registration link in Slack During this masterclass, Daan van der Weijden and Michiel Romijn will dive into the possibilities of dividing shares among stakeholders and use real-world approaches along with example case studies. Life as a tech startup is hectic and requires having strategies that will help you to […]
Met het Artemis-programma gaan we terug naar de maan! We willen er zelfs langdurig verblijven. Maar hoe komen astronauten dan aan voedsel? Astrobioloog Wieger Wamelink heeft onderzoek gedaan naar het verbouwen van gewassen op de maan en Mars. Hij vertelt in deze lezing meer over (de uitdagingen van) landbouw in de ruimte! Praktische details: Donderdag […]
Op 18 juni organiseren VNO-NCW Rijnland, Key Region Leiden en Rabobank een Defensie Top bijeenkomst met het thema Zakendoen met Defensie: ‘Sterk, slim en samen’. Zie bijlage. Doel van de bijeenkomst Ondernemers informeren, inspireren en concreet inzicht geven in: De strategische behoeften en het ‘boodschappenlijstje’ van Defensie, met name op het gebied van technologische en operationele innovatie. Het handelingsperspectief […]
Listen to the Moon How do you listen to the Moon? As the race to colonise space accelerates, the Embassy of the Moon invites you to a profound public conversation at Space Expo Noordwijk. Together with leading experts and the audience, the event will explore the ecological, cultural, and spiritual future of our closest celestial neighbour. […]
In Summa is organising an in-person event on Thursday, 25 June at the Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk dedicated to advanced space system design. The programme will bring together industry experts to explore topics ranging from high-level concepts to technical use cases and real-world applications, with a focus on simulation, validation, and AI capabilities. The […]
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 connect. More details about this edition, including the programme and confirmed pitches, will […]
Image source: ESA First ESA Lunch Lecture with NL Space Campus on June 26 from 12:00 – 13:00 at ESTEC Dear student and (young) business professional, ESA ESTEC and NL Space Campus are launching a new lunch lecture series for students, young professionals and business professionals across the ecosystem to get to know more programmes happening with ESTEC, starting with a session on blood flow […]
Block your agenda and join NL Space Week 2026 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 […]
The IAC is the one place and time of the year where all global space actors come together. The event attracts more than 6,000 participants each year. Covering all space sectors and topics, it offers everyone the latest space information and developments in academia and industry, networking opportunities, contacts and potential partnerships. What is the […]
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 connect. More details about this edition, including the programme and confirmed pitches, will […]
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 connect. More details about this edition, including the programme and confirmed pitches, will […]
SBIC Noordwijk’s first-ever Demo Day – held on 9 Dec 2025 – was a showcase of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the heart of the space business community. Across the pitches, demos and partner displays, the achievements shone through. The success of this unique event was only possible with the input of the entire SBIC community, […]
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!
There are various ways:
- Join the NL Space Campus Network & Drinks event, every last Thursday of the month.
- Get in touch with the SpaceNed Young Professionals (SNYP) network.
If you have a particular question regarding Human Capital in space, feel free to get in touch via info@nlspacecampus.eu!
Great decision! There are many options, depending on the phase you’re in.
If you’re currently looking for a job in space:
Our community includes numerous space companies that are always looking for new talent. Join our monthly NL Space Campus Network & Drinks to connect with them in an informal way, or contact us via info@nlspacecampus.eu if you are looking for a specific introduction. In case you are looking for non-tech vacancies in space, go to weworkinspace.com.
If you’re a student:
You can take part in the NL Space Summer School. Here you’ll work on real life space projects with likeminded people, visit various space companies to build your network within the space sector, and learn about job opportunities!
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.
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