ESA BIC Switzerland

The ESA Business Incubation Centre Switzerland (ESA BIC CH) is a nationwide initiative powered by the European Space Agency (ESA) and ETH Zurich, one of the world's leading universities.

The incubator offers extensive support packages to startups exploiting technologies related to space for an application on earth or technologies from earth adapted for usage in space. The support packages include technical, business, and financial support as well as networking and community building. 

ESA BIC CH is collaborating with Venturelab, Venture Kick, and Impact Hub.

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

• Up to EUR 200,000 in non-dilutive funding
• Up to 80 hours of technical support from companies and research organizations
• Business support from cutting-edge Venturelab networks and selected experts
• Access to a broad network of corporate and research partners
• Access to ESA network and facilities as well as the European ESA BIC network
• Networking with startup peers and access to Impact Hubs in Switzerland

STARTUPS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE ARE:

• Younger than 5 years
• Incorporated in Switzerland (no later than at contract signature)
• Exploiting technologies related to space for application on Earth, or technologies adapted from Earth for usage in space (what is a space connection?)

Apply now for the upcoming ESA BIC Switzerland intake

ESA BIC Switzerland

Switzerland, 31.10.2026

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