• Who can apply? 

    • You have a product or service with a space connection
    • A registrered company age < 5 years
    • A legal work permit in Norway

  • Next application deadline: September 1st 2025

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    Get Expert 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, you can book a private, one-on-one session with our experts to 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.

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    Application webinar

    Join the Application Webinar on December 5th: 09.00 - 09.45 am

     

    Oda Rønning Danielsen from ESA BIC Norway and Kjeller Innovasjon introduces our national space incubator and guides you through the application process.

    • Gain insights into the benefits and opportunities of joining ESA BIC Norway.

    • Learn about the support and resources available to incubated companies.

    • Receive a step-by-step guide on how to apply and what we look for in applicants.

    • Have the opportunity to ask questions directly to our team.

     

  • How to apply

    1

    Contact us

    Send an e-mail to post@esabic.no or call HQ or Partner Incubators

    2

    Read the Open Call documents

    3

    Secure local co-funding

    Secure local co-funding of > € 30k at Innovation Norway (Startup grant 2 or STUD-ENT or any other grant endorsed by ESA BIC NO), at Norwegian Space Agency (innovasjonstilskudd) or at selected grants at Norwegian Research Council

    4

    Fill in the application

    1. Cover Letter template
    2. Business Plan template
    3. Incubation Proposal template
    4. Tables & Figures templates
    5. Open Call template

    Tip 1: Make sure you have a valid space connection

    Tip 2: Read the evaluation criteria,

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

    5

    Send your application

    Send your application to post@esabic.no.

    If you have any questions beforehand don’t hesitate to contact us – we will help you!

  • What happens after you have sent your application?

    1

    Within 24 hrs

    Confirmation of received application by e-mail

    2

    Within 2 weeks - TOB

    Technical Evaluation board

    Your application and cover letter will be evaluated on formal requirements.

    3

    TOB + 48hrs

    If TOB finds any formal requirments not met, you will get notified and have 48 hrs to update and resend application.

    See FAQ for typical areas

    4

    Within 4 weeks Invitation to Pitch

    If you meet the formal requirements, you will be invited to pitch for the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB)

    5

    Within 6 weeks

    TEB

    Teqnical Evaluation Board with

    ESA, ESA BIC Norway, Norwegian Space Agency and Innovation Norway

    Content:

    Intro of participants

    -10 min pitch

    -10 min Q&A

  • What happens after you have pitched at TEB?

    1

    Approx. 2 weeks after TEB

    Information of outcome:

    Pass: Invitation to contract negotiation, information about possible conditions and or updates needed.

    Fail: Invitation to feedback meeting on opportunities for re-applying

    2

    Contract negotiation

    Contract negotiation

    with feedback

    Needed updates of business plan or incubation proposal

    Contract signatures

    3

    Kick-Off

    If TOB finds any formal requirments not met, you will get notified and have 48 hrs to update and resend application.

    See FAQ for typical areas

  • Frequently asked questions

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