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
On 3 September 2026 at 15:30, the organising committee will host the next NL Space Week Partner Meeting for organisations involved in NL Space Week 2026 (26 September–4 October). The meeting will provide an update on the programme, which currently includes the ESA ESTEC Open Day, SRON Open Days, and DEMOday, with additional events and […]
From 6–11 September 2026, the Europlanet Science Congress 2026 (EPSC) will take place at Amare in The Hague. The congress is Europe’s largest and most important meeting for planetary science and will be hosted in the Netherlands for the first time. The programme offers a broad overview of research on planets, moons, and space missions. […]
The 9th edition of Bengaluru Space Expo, an international space conference and exhibition organised by ISRO, INSPACe, NSIL and CII, brings global space stakeholders together around the theme “Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy and Growth.” Given the longstanding space cooperation between India and the Netherlands, the event offers an opportunity for Dutch space […]
The European Space Agency (ESA) will host Industry Space Days (ISD) 2026 on 16–17 September at ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Organised by ESA’s SME Section within the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness, the event aims to foster collaboration across the space sector. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in pre-scheduled […]
Connecting the Curious is a networking event bringing together industry professionals, young talents, and startups in the space industry. After several editions at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Connecting the Curious is coming to Noordwijk as a side event of the 2026 ESA Industry Space Days. With a track record of sold-out events over the past four […]
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 Space & Water Hackathon will take place from 1–3 October 2026 at CometLab, NL Space Campus in Noordwijk. The event focuses on the use of space technologies and Earth Observation data to address water-related challenges through collaborative, challenge-based projects. Organised in collaboration with the FIERCE programme, the hackathon welcomes participants interested in developing new ideas, […]
The Curiosity Contest The Curiosity Contest is a by students, for students initiative for students from all disciplines and educational levels to engage in the field of space. This year was the first edition, in which five teams competed in the theme of Reuse & ISRU in a half-year contest. Next to each team having a […]
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, NL Space Campus hosts Network & Drinks: a monthly networking event for everyone interested in space. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, researcher, investor, or industry professional, it’s an opportunity to meet the people shaping the Dutch and European space ecosystem. Each edition features short pitches from startups and innovative […]
Every last Thursday of the month, NL Space Campus hosts Network & Drinks: a monthly networking event for everyone interested in space. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, researcher, investor, or industry professional, it’s an opportunity to meet the people shaping the Dutch and European space ecosystem. Each edition features short pitches from startups and innovative […]
Space for Health: Unlocking Potential in Space Medicine & Biotech Unlocking European Potential in Space Medicine & Biotech Friday, 4 December 2026 Space Business Innovation Centre, Noordwijk The Netherlands Meet and interact with leaders from academia, government, industry, startups, investors, healthcare, defence, and the space sector to accelerate collaboration and unlock practical health innovation enabled […]
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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