Powering Slovakia’s space future

Join the ESA BIC Slovakia incubation program and get up to 60 000 € in funding and expert technical backing

Where Slovak innovation meets space

ESA BIC Slovakia is your national gateway to Europe’s most powerful space innovation network. As a core pillar of the ACCESS Programme, we bridge the gap between technical excellence and global market dominance by transforming space-related technologies and industrial innovations into high-growth commercial powerhouses.

Mentoring & business coaching

Strategic guidance to refine your business model. We provide 50 hours of expert coaching to ensure your project is commercially viable and investment-ready.

Technical & Engineering Support

Access to specialized expertise for hardware and software development. Benefit from 20 hours of dedicated technical support from our industrial and academic partners.

ESA & Investor Network Access

Direct entry into Europe’s premier space ecosystem. We connect you with ESA’s global network, venture capitalists, and private investors to secure scaling capital.

Mentoring & business coaching

Leverage the R&D power of Slovakia’s leading academic institutions. Access the infrastructure and intellectual capital of several universities to accelerate your innovation.

Grow your space business with ESA

Our mission is to identify and scale the 25 most promising startups in the region over the next five years. We provide an elite two-year support package designed to turn breakthrough concepts into sustainable, investment-ready businesses within the broader European innovation ecosystem.

60 000 € Financial Incentive

Non-dilutive funding to accelerate your R&D. Use this capital for prototyping, IP protection, and market entry costs without surrendering equity.

Legal & IP Advice

Direct access to 10 hours of specialized consultancy. Protect your innovations with expert guidance on patent filing, licensing, and international space law.

2-Year Business Incubation

A structured growth period providing the time and environment needed to move from concept to market. Includes office space and administrative support.

Global Branding & Credibility

Leverage the prestige of the ESA brand. Gain instant international recognition, opening doors to global agencies and tier-one industrial partners.

A nationwide network

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Western region | Bratislava Hub

Managed by the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU), one of Slovakia’s leading academic institutions, it provides local startups with direct access to the university’s research infrastructure and established innovation ecosystem in the capital.

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Central region | Žilina Hub

Led by University of Žilina (UNIZA), it integrates technical expertise and academic resources into the incubation process, ensuring that innovators in this territory have a local point of contact and professional facilities.

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Eastern region | Košice Hub

Anchored by the East Slovak Space Cluster (ESSC), which also serves as the lead for the entire national consortium, this hub coordinates a network of major regional partners, providing local startups with direct access to several centers for advanced research and digital technologies.

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Latest news

Announcing the First Cohort of ESA BIC Slovakia

Apr 10, 2026 | OpenCall

🚀 The Results Are In! Announcing the First Cohort of ESA BIC Slovakia 🇸🇰✨ Following our rigorous Tender Evaluation Board (TEB) sessions, we are incredibly proud to announce the official results of our historically FIRST Open Call! We received an impressive 13 project...

First Open Call closed!

Feb 17, 2026 | OpenCall

🚀 The historically first ESA BIC Slovakia Open Call is officially CLOSED! 🏁 A massive thank you to all the innovative space startups and entrepreneurs who submitted their applications by our February 15th deadline. Following our final call to action, we are thrilled...

Time is running out!

Feb 13, 2026 | OpenCall

🚨 The deadline for the historically FIRST ESA BIC Slovakia Open Call is THIS SUNDAY, February 15th! 🚀 If you have a space-connected startup (up to 5 years old) or an innovative idea you want to turn into a global business, this is your launchpad. What does the ESA BIC...