About ESA BIC NORWAY

The ESA Business Incubation Centre (BIC) Norway launched in August 2018, becoming the 20th centre in the European-wide ESA BIC network. Supporting 250+ startups anually, the network has helped launch more than 1,800 startups across Europe to date.

Managed by Kjeller Innovasjon in collaboration with StartupLab, Fremtidens Industri, KPB, and Norinnova, ESA BIC Norway is dedicated to support startups and business ideas across the entire country. Over the next six years, we will fund and develop 40 startups, allowing them to choose their preferred incubator partner for tailored support throughout the program.

The Norwegian space industry is experiencing rapid growth, providing services and equipment based on satellites for communication, navigation, and earth observation. With strategic aims to foster profitable companies and increase employment while addressing societal needs, ESA BIC Norway plays a crucial role in achieving these objectives.