The 1st Benelux Space Startup Competition (SSC), organised by the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), is a two-day business accelerator designed for pre-bootstrap startups, individuals, and teams with innovative space business ideas. Open to students and young professionals (18-35 years old), this event provides a unique opportunity to develop business concepts with guidance from industry experts.
What to Expect:
🚀 Business Acceleration: Develop your idea with expert mentorship.
🎤 Pitch Competition: Present your startup idea to a panel of judges.
🤝 Team Formation: Individuals can join existing teams after registration.
🎓 Pre-Event Training: Two expert-led webinars on entrepreneurship and pitching.
Why Participate?
✔ Learn from Industry Experts – Gain insights into the space sector.
✔ Showcase Your Idea – Present your innovation to a wider audience.
✔ Meet Investors – Connect with potential investors in the space industry.
✔ No Pre-selection Required – Anyone with an idea can join—no prior selection needed!
🎟 Early Bird Registration Open Until March 8 – Sign up now for discounted ticket prices!
The event finale is a pitch competition where delegates will present their business plans to a prestigious panel of judges who will provide feedback and select winners.
After the end of the registrations, delegates with no team will be given the opportunity of entering already formed teams. In the weeks prior to the event, all delegates will be given an introduction to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and effective pitch. This will happen in the form of two webinars with guest experts from the industry and academia.
