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.
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 […]
Following the completion of the PCP WISE call for tenders, the project is entering a key transition phase towards implementation. Communicating transparently about the procurement journey and its outcomes is essential to maintain stakeholder mobilisation and prepare suppliers and buyers for the upcoming R&D phases. This webinar will therefore focus on telling the story of […]
EU Space Days 2026 will bring together senior decision-makers from the EU institutions, alongside industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. The event will showcase how the EU Space Programme delivers tangible benefits for businesses, public authorities and society through Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, GOVSATCOM/IRIS² and Space Situational Awareness (SSA), while also highlighting emerging priorities such as space […]
The next edition of Network & Drinks will take place on 28 May at SBIC Noordwijk, focusing on data and cloud sovereignty. The event is organised in partnership with dotSPACE Foundation and follows a dedicated workshop “Data & Cloud Sovereignty in Practice: Exploring Opportunities, Use Cases & Implementation Pathways for Open Data Space Lab (ODL)” […]
As part of the practical adoption of the Open Data Space Lab (ODL), this workshop brings together industry experts, public organisations, and technology stakeholders to explore the growing importance of data- and cloud sovereignty within emerging European digital ecosystems such as GAIA-X and the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem. The workshop will examine how sovereign data […]
Please note: SBIC community members should use the registration link in Slack In this masterclass, negotiation expert Tamas Egei shares practical frameworks and real-world insights to help founders navigate high-stakes negotiations with clarity and confidence. Negotiation sits at the core of every startup journey, from closing your first customers to navigating investor conversations and defining […]
On Friday, 29 May, the #6 Hybrid Dialogue for Space will bring together experts and young professionals to explore one of the most pressing questions for Europe’s future: How can the EU move from strategic ambition to real capability in space and defence? As Europe continues to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, technological competition, and economic dependencies, […]
Op 18 juni organiseren VNO-NCW Rijnland, Key Region Leiden en Rabobank een Defensie Top bijeenkomst met het thema Zakendoen met Defensie: ‘Sterk, slim en samen’. Zie bijlage. Doel van de bijeenkomst Ondernemers informeren, inspireren en concreet inzicht geven in: De strategische behoeften en het ‘boodschappenlijstje’ van Defensie, met name op het gebied van technologische en operationele innovatie. Het handelingsperspectief […]
Every last Thursday of the month at 17:00 CET, we host Network & Drinks, the monthly community event for everyone interested in space. Each edition features short pitches from start-ups and innovative companies, campus and partner updates, and plenty of opportunities to connect. More details about this edition, including the programme and confirmed pitches, will […]
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