2nd Call Open – ESA BIC Valencia Region

Are you building a space-related startup? This opportunity is for you.

ESA BIC Valencia Region is the Business Incubation Centre of the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Valencian Community, promoted by Castellón Airport, in collaboration with the Valencian Government and VALSPACE.

This program supports startups that:

• Use space technology in non-space industries (spin-off)
• Apply ground-based technologies to the space sector (spin-in)

What’s in it for you?

• €60,000 to develop your product, prototype, software or IPR (Equity free)
• Technical support from universities, tech centres and ESA experts
• Business mentoring and access to funding opportunities
• Join ESA’s ecosystem and connect with corporate partners

Who can apply?

✔ Companies under 5 years old (or teams planning to create one)
✔ Based in the Valencian Community and willing to incubate in Castellón, Valencia or Alicante
✔ Founders with +50% shareholding and legal work permits in Spain
✔ Projects with a clear connection to the space sector or space technologies

Deadline: December 17, 2025
Learn more: esabic.aeroportcastello.com
Contact: esabic-apply@aeroportcastello.com

Let’s build the future of space — from Valencia to the stars.