ESA BIC Czech Republic
We are European Space Agency´s business incubator. We help startups get their ideas off the ground. We are looking for projects that re-purpose existing space tech on the non-space market or introduce innovative non-space tech in the space market.


EXPLORE OUR STARTUPS:
Are you interested in our program and want to know more? Feel free to click the FIRST STEP BUTTON and fill in the questionnaire! Our team will contact you and guide you through the whole application process.
First step
Benefits
€50k non-equity funding
We provide 50.000€ equity-free funding to support you research and development. The payment is issued in three phases of the incubation: start | € 20k, middle | € 20k, end | € 10k.
Networking for startups
ESA BIC CZ helps you meet the right people, other startups and investors. We can offer you workspace for better collaboration with your colleagues and meetings with partners.
Door opener to international investors
The ESA brand is a natural door opener. Moreover, we cooperate with domestic and foreign investors, helping you scale your business regionally and internationally.
Business development support & advice
We organise many workshops and seminars for our startups. In addition, the ESA BIC incubation also provides customised mentoring tailored to your specific needs.
Technical support according to your needs
ESA BIC CZ connected with the Academy of Sciences, various prestigious universities, research laboratories, and professional research institutes, as well as major engineering companies.
Exclusive events
Our team and our partners organise and participate in many events, hackathons and meetings with interesting people, sciencists and important mentors. Naturally, we bring you along!
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Czech Entities
Czech legal entities domiciled in the Czech Republic
Startups
Startups based on innovative technology-driven ideas
Companies
Space or non-space companies including SMEs
Researchers
Academics, research organizations and spin-offs
Citizens & Residents
Citizens from an EU member country or residents of the Czech Republic
Aliens
EU non-member states citizens with a work permit in the Czech Republic