Network
Our partnerships provide access to the most extensive space ecosystem in the Netherlands. Over time, we have cultivated a tightly connected community of like-minded professionals and leading organisations, including ESA ESTEC, the Galileo Reference Centre, SpaceNed, and the Netherlands Space Office (NSO). World-class academic and applied sciences partners, such as the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus universities and the ITC Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente, reinforce this vibrant network.
By bringing people together through projects, programmes, and events, we turn connections into collaboration. What starts as a chance meeting can grow into impactful initiatives that accelerate innovation and shape the future of space.
Building the Future of Space Together
NL Space Campus plays a central role in activating and connecting the Dutch space ecosystem. Through a wide range of initiatives, activities, workshops, and events, the campus brings together professionals and young talent from industry, academia, research institutes, and beyond. By creating open and accessible entry points, NL Space Campus lowers barriers to participation and actively invites expertise from non-space sectors, as well as individuals with diverse backgrounds, to engage with the space industry.
These initiatives are designed to spark new connections and encourage cross-sector collaboration, turning curiosity into concrete opportunities. By fostering interaction between established organisations, startups, students, researchers, and newcomers to space, NL Space Campus supports the growth of innovative partnerships and fresh perspectives. In doing so, the campus helps ensure the space sector remains open, dynamic, and inclusive, strengthened by the next generation of talent and ideas.
Join in
By being part of our network, you gain access not only to the Dutch space community, but also to the broader European and international ecosystem. The strength of NL Space Campus lies in its ability to connect people, expertise, and organisations in meaningful ways, transforming connections into collaborations and ideas into impact.Â
Join our community and start building the connections that shape the future of space innovation.Â
FROM VISION TO IMPACT: STRENGTHENING THE DUTCH SPACE ECOSYSTEM
NSO
The Netherlands Space Office shapes the strategic direction of the Dutch space sector. By advising on and implementing national space policy, it ensures that space activities align with national priorities and international ambitions. Acting as the Netherlands’ representative on the global stage, the Office strengthens international cooperation while stimulating the development and practical use of […]
NL SPACE CAMPUS
NL Space Campus is the central meeting point for the Dutch and international space sector. It brings together key institutions, including ESA ESTEC, the EUSPA Galileo Reference Centre, SBIC with the ESA incubation programme, Space Expo, and the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus alliance. The campus connects startups, scale-ups, established companies, researchers, students, and public partners, creating a collaborative […]
SPACENED
SpaceNed is the collective voice of the Dutch space sector. It represents the interests of companies and organisations in national and international arenas, strengthening visibility and influence through lobbying, communication, and network building. By organising sector-wide collaboration, supporting exports, and enabling knowledge exchange, SpaceNed helps Dutch space organisations grow, connect, and compete internationally.
Innovation campus clusters
The Innovation Campus Clusters form a network of leading campuses where research, education, entrepreneurship, and industry connect. Each cluster contributes domain-specific expertise, while together they create a cohesive ecosystem that enables collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation at scale, accelerating solutions with societal and economic impact.
AMBITION OF THE INNOVATION CAMPUS CLUSTERS
The shared ambition of the Innovation Campus Clusters is to develop into leading hubs that drive innovation across key societal transitions. By strengthening collaboration among campuses, partners, and sectors, the clusters aim to unlock innovation potential, translate knowledge into practical applications, and enhance the region’s and the Netherlands’ long-term economic competitiveness.
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO GROWTH
The Innovation Campus Clusters follow a coordinated approach aligned with the Groeiagenda Zuid-Holland. Together with more than 80 key stakeholders, the Economic Board Zuid-Holland supports innovation, new business development, and COâ‚‚ reduction. In partnership with the Province of Zuid-Holland, Buck Consultants International developed a shared investment and collaboration agenda that provides direction for campus development, cooperation, and the acceleration of solutions to major societal transitions.
ERASMUS MC CAMPUS
Erasmus MC Campus aims to be the leading HealthTech campus in the Netherlands. It brings together entrepreneurs, companies, students, and healthcare institutions to combine research, education, science, and technology, accelerating the development and application of innovative solutions for the future of healthcare.
NL SPACE CAMPUS
NL Space Campus is where people, ideas, and opportunities in space innovation come together. By fostering a vibrant community and developing shared projects and infrastructure, the Campus creates an environment where collaboration happens naturally. Through access to networks, talent, facilities, expertise, and capital, NL Space Campus accelerates innovation and lowers barriers for new ideas to […]
BIOTECH CAMPUS DELFT
Biotech Campus Delft is Europe’s largest open innovation campus focused on industrial biotechnology and the transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy. The campus supports the whole innovation cycle from research and pilot to production, bringing together partners in an open ecosystem that accelerates the development of responsible, biobased solutions.
LEIDEN BIO SCIENCE PARK
Leiden Bio Science Park is the largest Life Sciences and Health campus in the Netherlands and ranks among the world’s leading biotech hubs. It hosts 425 organizations, 22,000 professionals, and 22,000 students across vocational, applied, and academic education. From early molecular research to patient applications, startups, scale-ups, and global companies work side by side in […]
TU DELFT CAMPUS
TU Delft Campus is a leading international innovation ecosystem focused on breakthrough innovation in robotics, quantum technology, health and tech, and the energy transition. The campus brings together 31,000 students, 3,600 staff, 12 fieldlabs, 200 startups across six hubs, and 50 companies with around 5,000 employees, all working together on solutions to major societal challenges.
Discover the Network: HIGHLIGHTS
HI DELTA
Hi Delta is a regional network organisation in South Holland that connects manufacturing and technology companies, knowledge institutions, educators, and government to strengthen the regional tech ecosystem. It maps the province’s tech network, makes specialists visible, and stimulates collaboration through events, projects, and partnerships to create an optimal climate for innovation, growth, and job creation […]
LDE UNIVERSITIES
LDE Universities (Leiden-Delft-Erasmus) is a collaborative alliance of three Dutch universities—Leiden University, TU Delft, and Erasmus University Rotterdam combining their strengths in research and education to address major societal challenges. Through interdisciplinary programmes, shared facilities, and joint initiatives, LDE fosters innovation, talent development, and impact across fields such as health, technology, sustainability, and the social […]
SBIC NOORDWIJK
SBIC Noordwijk (Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk) is a space innovation hub that supports startups and entrepreneurs with incubation programmes, workspace, mentoring, and access to technical, business, and funding networks. It hosts ESA BIC Noordwijk, helping early-stage companies turn space-based ideas into viable commercial ventures and connect to national and international ecosystems.
GALILEO REFERENCE CENTER
The Galileo Reference Centre in Noordwijk is a key facility of the Galileo global navigation satellite system operated by the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). It independently monitors and assesses the performance and quality of Galileo’s positioning, navigation, and timing services, helping ensure reliable, high-quality GNSS data for users across Europe and beyond. […]
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC (European Space Research and Technology Centre) is the European Space Agency’s largest centre and technical heart, located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. It is the central hub where ESA’s space missions are designed, prepared, and technically managed across Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, human spaceflight, and science. ESTEC brings together engineers and scientists who develop, […]
SOILVALLEY
Soil Valley is an innovation ecosystem focused on improving soil and water health by bringing together farmers, researchers, businesses, and governments. It develops and applies practical solutions for sustainable land use, climate resilience, and biodiversity, turning knowledge and innovation into real-world impact.
KEY REGION LEIDEN
Leiden Bio Science Park, NL Space Campus, and Unmanned Valley form a powerful regional ecosystem. Leiden Bio Science Park is the country’s largest life sciences hub and among Europe’s top five, shaping the future of health. NL Space Campus drives Dutch space innovation and economic growth. Unmanned Valley is the largest Dutch field lab for […]
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, […]
ESA PHI-LAB NET
ESA Phi-Lab NET is the European Space Agency’s innovation lab network that accelerates breakthrough spaceenabled ideas, helping researchers and entrepreneurs turn early-stage concepts into real-world solutions with scientific and commercial impact. ESA PhiLab Netherlands, based at NL Space Campus, supports Dutch innovators with funding, expertise, facilities, and networks to bring space technologies from research to […]
UTC/ITC
ITC (Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, University of Twente) is a leading international institute focused on education, research, and capacity building in geo-information science and earth observation. It trains professionals from around the world and develops data-driven solutions for environmental, societal, and development challenges using satellite data, GIS, and spatial technologies.
NSO
The Netherlands Space Office shapes the strategic direction of the Dutch space sector. By advising on and implementing national space policy, it ensures that space activities align with national priorities and international ambitions. Acting as the Netherlands’ representative on the global stage, the Office strengthens international cooperation while stimulating the development and practical use of […]
FAQ
You can easily join the campus community by signing up 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 facilitate collaborations! 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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