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
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On 3 September 2026 at 15:30, the organising committee will host the next NL Space Week Partner Meeting for organisations involved in NL Space Week 2026 (26 September–4 October). The meeting will provide an update on the programme, which currently includes the ESA ESTEC Open Day, SRON Open Days, and DEMOday, with additional events and […]
From 6–11 September 2026, the Europlanet Science Congress 2026 (EPSC) will take place at Amare in The Hague. The congress is Europe’s largest and most important meeting for planetary science and will be hosted in the Netherlands for the first time. The programme offers a broad overview of research on planets, moons, and space missions. […]
The 9th edition of Bengaluru Space Expo, an international space conference and exhibition organised by ISRO, INSPACe, NSIL and CII, brings global space stakeholders together around the theme “Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy and Growth.” Given the longstanding space cooperation between India and the Netherlands, the event offers an opportunity for Dutch space […]
The European Space Agency (ESA) will host Industry Space Days (ISD) 2026 on 16–17 September at ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Organised by ESA’s SME Section within the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness, the event aims to foster collaboration across the space sector. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in pre-scheduled […]
Connecting the Curious is a networking event bringing together industry professionals, young talents, and startups in the space industry. After several editions at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Connecting the Curious is coming to Noordwijk as a side event of the 2026 ESA Industry Space Days. With a track record of sold-out events over the past […]
Block your agenda and join NL Space Week 2026 together with 10.000+ visitors! Check out the after movie to get a glimpse! FOLLOW US for live updates & coverage: Instagram LinkedIn Join NL Space Week together with 10,000+ visitors! This space extravaganza includes unique experiences and events in exclusive locations in the Netherlands. Together […]
The Space & Water Hackathon will take place from 1–3 October 2026 at CometLab, NL Space Campus in Noordwijk. The event focuses on the use of space technologies and Earth Observation data to address water-related challenges through collaborative, challenge-based projects. Organised in collaboration with the FIERCE programme, the hackathon welcomes participants interested in developing new ideas, […]
The Curiosity Contest The Curiosity Contest is a by students, for students initiative for students from all disciplines and educational levels to engage in the field of space. This year was the first edition, in which five teams competed in the theme of Reuse & ISRU in a half-year contest. Next to each team having a […]
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 […]
Every last Thursday of the month, NL Space Campus hosts Network & Drinks: a monthly networking event for everyone interested in space. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, researcher, investor, or industry professional, it’s an opportunity to meet the people shaping the Dutch and European space ecosystem. Each edition features short pitches from startups and innovative […]
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