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ESA-BIC



ESA Business Incubation Centers (ESA BICs) is the largest network of incubators supporting space-related startups in Europe. We are the West Swedish node and one of four selected incubators in the country running the national space incubator ESA-BIC Sweden. The program runs for two years and is aimed at companies that use existing technology from the space industry or develop new technology and solutions for the space industry.

Half a million in development grants

  • SEK 500,000 in grants
  • 80 hours of technical support from our leading technical partners within the ESA network.
  • Access to ESA IP
  • Access to ESA international events
  • Support to secure additional venture capital, loans and grants
Robert Schmitt, CEO and founder of Vultus

"We have been supported in building our internal structure, commercializing and raising capital. When we needed to raise capital, Innovatum Startup helped us with timing, valuation and getting the right contacts."

Robert Schmitt, CEO and Founder, Vultus

Robert Schmitt, CEO and founder of Vultus

Sharp business advice
We are a dedicated team of entrepreneurs and experts from the business world who support you through thick and thin. Several of our business coaches have made their own startup journeys, raised capital and invested in other companies.

Important contacts
With over 20 years of experience and with the entire Innovatum Science Park behind us, we have a strong network of contacts, both nationally and internationally, which you can benefit from. Investors, academia, business and other important social actors are our close friends.

Great collaboration opportunities
Alone is not strong. That's why we've teamed up with some of the country's sharpest organizations and companies. We work actively to create collaboration opportunities between startups and established companies. In addition, we have established collaborations for those who have the public sector as a potential customer.

Test and demo environments
Innovatum Science Park runs and is involved in several test and demo environments that give you the right conditions to test and develop your product. Production Technology Center (PTC ) and Wargön Innovation are two examples.

Community & co-work
You become part of our community together with other startups and entrepreneurs. You and your team will have a place in our co-working space in brand new premises in Trollhättan with access to meeting rooms, event areas and maker space with 3D printers.

Fast facts

GeographyThe program welcomes startups from all over the country. Innovatum Science Park's incubator supports entrepreneurs in West Sweden.
Who can apply?Individuals/teams/companies with an innovative business idea based on space-based technology and information. The company must be based in Sweden and be no older than five years.
Assessment criteriaBusiness ideas are assessed based on scalability, market, scalability, international potential, level of innovation, sustainability and team.

For ESA-BIC, there are also criteria related to space connectivity.
Application periodThree intakes per year. You can find the current dates here. Contact us in good time before the current application deadline. We will help you complete the application!
Program lengthUp to 24 months.

Want to know more? Get in touch!

John-Erik Hazel

ESA BIC Node Manager