The Dutch Gateway to space
NL Space Campus is the breeding ground for space innovations with a vibrant community that shapes the future together. NL Space Campus provides an ecosystem with the right network, facilities, capital, knowledge and talent to facilitate societal impact through space data innovations and initiatives.
Access to capital
We help you find funding opportunities by guiding you through the space ecosystem and the funding landscape, and by connecting you to the right partners.
Access to
talent
With over 3000 high tech professionals, 100+ PHDs, >100 young graduates and many thousands of vocational, applied sciences and academic students, our community is the ultimate hotspot for finding talent in space.
Access to network
By connecting the curious, we help you find the right people to move forward. Our extensive community includes ESA ESTEC’s 3000+ high-tech professionals, world-class academic and applied sciences experts (Leiden-Delft-Erasmus universities and the ITC Faculty at University of Twente amongst others), and countless leading partners within the Dutch space sector.
Access to knowledge
Through close connections with leading knowledge clusters and institutes like ESA ESTEC and our extensive academic and applied sciences network, we focus on facilitating knowledge transfer and application.
Access to facilities
With on-site partners like ESA ESTEC, Galileo Reference Centre, SBIC and the future CometLab, our campus forms the ideal landing spot with facilities such as test labs, meeting spots and office spaces.
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Events
Connect with the space ecosystem at conferences, workshops and other community events.
Pre-registrations for the 2026 NL Space Summer School are now open. To help future participants prepare, the first online information webinar will take place on 14 January at 19:00. The session “Get Ready for Summer School 2026” will give prospective participants an overview of the programme, insights into what to expect during the week, and […]
The first Network & Drinks of 2026 will take place on Thursday, 26 February, at the Space Business Innovation Centre (SBIC) in Noordwijk. Network & Drinks is a regular meeting point for everyone active in, or entering, the space sector, featuring short pitches from start-ups and innovative companies, brief updates from the community and partners, and time […]
We are not your run-of-the-mill space gathering. Nope, we’re a convergence of diverse minds who grasp that space holds the key to tackling Earth’s biggest challenges. Space infrastructure and space services are increasingly important to our society. Imagine a day without navigation, global communication, weather forecasts, or daily observations across the globe. In times when […]
ZIE, the South Holland Industry Event, is the only annual networking event that brings together high-tech and manufacturing companies, suppliers, knowledge institutions, educators, and public authorities from Zuid-Holland. With more than 1,000 visitors, 100 exhibition stands, and a strong content programme, ZIE is the place where entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, students, and policymakers meet. Technological innovation […]
Decoding Europe’s Smallsat Ascent SmallSat Europe 2025 set a new benchmark for Europe’s satellite industry, drawing more than 1,250 professionals to Amsterdam’s RAI Convention Centre for two days of insight, innovation, and high-value networking. SmallSat Europe 2026 returns to the RAI from May 26–28, 2026, with a significantly expanded format. The 2.5-day program will feature 180 exhibitors, a broadened technical […]
The IAC is the one place and time of the year where all global space actors come together. The event attracts more than 6,000 participants each year. Covering all space sectors and topics, it offers everyone the latest space information and developments in academia and industry, networking opportunities, contacts and potential partnerships. What is the […]
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Our ecosystem is powered by leading partners who join forces
and share decades of knowledge and experience.
