

The space you need to build your business
We’re looking for bold entrepreneurs and startups who:
- Want to explore how space (satellite) data can power or improve their business idea
- Are developing technology with potential in space – for satellites, launches or the ISS
- See space as a new market worth exploring
- Have a registered company under five years old
- Live and work in Norway with valid permits
- Are interested in applying for the ESA BIC Norway program
Ready to launch your business?
Join our new pre-incubation pilot – designed for startups ready to grow with space tech. Get personal coaching, expert sessions, and access to the ESA BIC Norway network.
We’ll help you spot market opportunities, use space data to innovate, and develop technology that can take your business to new heights. You’ll be paired with a mentor from the ESA BIC Norway team who follows you throughout the program.
The Pre-incubation Program helps early-stage teams turn space-related ideas into stronger, more investment-ready startups and prepares them for the ESA BIC Norway program. We also welcome non-space startups with technologies that could make an impact in space. Identifying and building these space connections is a key focus throughout the program.
1:1 coaching with leading experts and mentors
Workshops to take your business beyond Earth
100K NOK> Total value of the pre-incubation program
Timeline and seminars
1Get in touch
*All interested companies will be reviewed before they get accepted into the programme
2Mission Briefing
Pre-assessment
Week 48
Every great launch begins with a clear briefing. Meet your mentor for a 1:1 review of your business idea, identify your starting point, and map out what you want to achieve through the programme
3Mission Planning
Build your foundation
Week 50
Every great mission starts with a strong team and a clear vision. We will help you define your goals, map your team’s strengths, and set your business direction — the first step toward your launch.
4Systems Check
Develop your technology
Week 3
Before lift-off, you need to know your systems are ready. You’ll explore how your technology or data solution connects to the space ecosystem — and identify the technical steps needed to make it market-ready.
5Trajectory Alignment
Find your market fit
Week 4
Once your course is set, it’s time to align with the right orbit. You’ll refine your value proposition, identify your ideal customers, and test your market potential — whether your solution targets space, Earth, or both.
6Power-up Sequence
Build a scalable business
Week 5
To sustain your flight, you’ll need the right fuel: a solid business model.
This module helps you design a realistic revenue model, assess funding needs, and manage risks — building the financial engine behind your growth.
7Countdown to Launch
Prepare for ESA BIC
Week 6
You’re almost ready for take-off.
In the final phase, you’ll bring everything together — plan your milestones, polish your pitch, and get expert feedback to strengthen your ESA BIC Norway application or investor proposal.
8Orbit Entry
Post-assessment
Week 7
You’re almost ready for take-off.
In the final phase, you’ll bring everything together — plan your milestones, polish your application, and get expert feedback to strengthen your ESA BIC Norway application.
Send your application by the upcomming cut-off date; TBA March 2026
Frequently asked questions
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