Knowledge

Knowledge lies at the heart of every breakthrough innovation. It fuels new ways of understanding ourselves, our planet, and the space beyond it, turning ideas into meaningful progress.

At NL Space Campus, we connect world-class knowledge with entrepreneurial ambition to accelerate the path from research to real-world impact. Our ecosystem brings together leading expertise from academic and applied sciences, including the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus universities, InHolland, and the ITC Faculty of the University of Twente, alongside renowned research institutes such as SRON, TNO, NLR, and KNMI.

This strong knowledge base is reinforced by committed government partners, including Provincie Zuid-Holland and InnovationQuarter, as well as European institutions such as the Galileo Reference Centre. Together with more than 4,000 high-tech professionals at ESA ESTEC next door, NL Space Campus offers a uniquely dense environment where knowledge flows freely across disciplines, and innovation can truly thrive.

key knowledge platforms

Phi-Lab Netherlands Hosted at the NL Space Campus, Phi-Lab is ESA’s innovation lab, driving disruptive research in Earth observation, laser communication, and navigation. It serves as a gateway where scientific discovery meets entrepreneurship.

CometLab Our on-campus innovation and testing hub offers access to cleanrooms, CNC machines, laboratories, and specialised facilities, including the Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC). CometLab provides the hands-on environment needed to turn research and concepts into space-ready solutions.

NL Space Summer School An immersive programme where students from across the world gain hands-on experience, connect with professionals, and explore career opportunities within the space sector.

One Space Hub A central point where knowledge, entrepreneurship, and support come together to help innovators transform bold ideas into reality.

EVENTS

NL Space Campus brings people together through an international network united by a shared passion for space innovation. Through a dynamic programme of online and in-person events, we connect students, researchers, startups, and industry professionals, and offer partners a platform to engage with our growing community.

By organising and co-organising events, we create the conditions for meaningful encounters that often lead to new ideas, collaborations, and partnerships. Whether you are looking to connect with emerging talent, explore startup innovation, or engage with established organisations, our hackathons, monthly NL Space Campus Network and Drinks, and other community events offer opportunities to expand your network and discover what is next in the space ecosystem.

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pLatforms

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 […]

Podcast

The NL Space Campus Podcast features conversations with students, researchers, and professionals from the space sector. Guests share their journeys, ideas, and innovations, offering personal insights into the projects, technologies, and collaborations shaping space today.

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 […]

CometLab

CometLab is the digital manufacturing hub at NL Space Campus, equipped with advanced tools to support space innovation. It offers a collaborative space for companies, researchers, and students to work on early-stage research, low-TRL projects, and new product development.

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.

FAQ

How can I join the campus community?

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!

I want to initiate or join a project. How can I do so?

NL Space Campus is currently involved in a number of ongoing projects. See an overview here to find out if you’d like to join any existing projects. If you’re looking for new collaborations or would like to initiate a new projects, please get in touch with us via info@nlspacecampus.eu.

Can I join events if I’m not part of the community?

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.

I want to get in touch with a partner or a community member. Can you help?

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.

showcases

Discover how partners within our ecosystem collaborate to create a positive impact

Kansen voor West

To boost the space-ecosystem in the south of Holland, the Province of South-Holland allocated an amount of €400.000 to the project ‘Doorontwikkeling campusorganisatie NL Space Campus’ for further development of

ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands

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

Connecting the Curious: Where Young Talent and Industry Meet

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