• Application process, criteria and support

  • Next application deadline: October 1st, 2026

    Who can apply?

    To be eligible to submit an application, you must meet the following checklist (for a full list check application documents)
    • A product or service with a clear space connection
    • A registrered NO company under 5 years of age
    • A legal work permit in Norway
    • The entrepreneurs own >50% of the company

    Unsure about your space connection? Reach out!

  • Application Process

    1

    Contact us

    Send an e-mail to post@esabic.no or give us a call

    2

    Open Call Documents

    Application documents:

    Application package UC 2026 06

    Additional Supporting documents:

    Space Connection Assessment

    Innovation Readiness Level

    Provided upon request:

    Addendum to contract (if planning using incentives for salary to employed non-shareholders

    Rental agreements

    3

    Fill in the application

    Tip: Read the evaluation criteria,

    you will be assessed on a set of areas of your business

    4

    Send the application

    Send your formal application documents in PDF format to post@esabic.no.

  • What happens after you have sent your application?

    1

    Confirmation

    Witin 24 hrs - Confirmation of received application.

    2

    Formalities check

    Within 1 week - Your application and cover letter will be evaluated on formal requirements.

    If we find any informalities, you will have 48 hours to update and resend application.

    3

    Pitch to selection board

    3+ weeks - All eligable applicants are invited to pitch their startup and application, followed by a Q&A.

    The panel consists of representatives from ESA, ESA BIC Norway HQ and partners, Norwegian Space Agency and Innovation Norway.

    4

    Contract Negotiation

    The startups selected will be offered a contract followed by a contract meeting. (The contract cannot be altered or changed)

    5

    Onboarding

    Kick-off incubation:

    Insights and planning of support and activities

    Introduction of partners and their offerings

    6

    Incubation

    Formal followups and payment tranches:

    Progress Meeting 1 (after about 1 month)

    Mid-term review

    Final Review

    1:1 meetings and support from ESA BIC NO

    Event participation

    Nordic Acadamy sessions

    Use of international network

    SOME and News

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    Pre‑Incubation Program: Info Webinar & Q&A

    May 12th - 08.30 - 09.00 CET

    Oda Rønning Danielsen from ESA BIC Norway and Kjeller Innovasjon explains how the ESA BIC Norway Pre-Incubation Program helps early-stage founders develop space-enabled business ideas and prepare for future incubation.

    • What the Pre-Incubation Program is and how it works
    • Who the program is designed for
    • How space technology and space data can create new business opportunities
    • What you can gain from participating, including support, guidance, and access to a relevant network
    • How to apply and what the next steps are

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    Join us for the Nordic Academy Webinar!

    Unlock the secrets to successful fundraising with our Practical Guide on raising capital. This insightful session offers a hands-on approach, encouraging questions, discussion, and the sharing of real-world fundraising experiences.

    Program highlights:

    🔹 Intro to VC Funding – Kremena Toshev, SNÖ Ventures

    🔹 Raising Capital: Best Practices – Nicolai Julsvoll, Haaron Malik and Elias Kjelløkken, all from Thommessen

    🗓 Date: May 28th, 2025

    🕐 Time: 13:00–15:00 CEST

    📍 Location: Thommessen, Ruseløkkveien 38, Oslo or join us online via Teams

    Nordic Academy is a webinar series designed to strengthen the competencies of startups and alumni in the ESA BICs across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The series features quarterly sessions focused on key topics relevant to these companies.

    The Nordic Academy is organized in collaboration with the ESA BICs in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

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    Need help with your ESA BIC Norway Application?

    Do you have questions or need guidance to finalize your application? We're here to help!

    On January 14th, from 12.00 - 15.00 CET, you can book a private, one-on-one session with our team and get personalized advice and answers to your questions.

    Secure your spot now! Fill out the questionnaire and receive a meeting invitation for a private session via Teams.

  • Frequently asked questions