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Profile last updated June 2026

About

ESA BIC Estonia is the first ESA Business Incubation Centre in the Baltic states, based in Tartu, Estonia. We support deep-tech startups that use European Space Agency technologies, data, and expertise to build innovative products and services in non-space markets. Since our founding, we have supported 39+ startups with up to €60,000 in incentive funding, a €50,000 business development loan, and up to 80 hours of technical, business, and IP mentoring from ESA's international expert network. Our six focus areas: space technology, unmanned aviation, artificial intelligence, health & biotechnology, green technology, and dual-use technology. As part of the ESA BIC network spanning 22 countries, our startups gain access to ESA facilities, pan-European partnerships, and a global community of space entrepreneurs. Operating from Tartu Science Park, the first science and technology park in the Baltic states, we are building Estonia's deep-tech ecosystem one company at a time.

Our target clients

Supported languages

    EnglishEstonian

Supported businesses

    Startup

Target markets

  • Service provider operates in a broad range of markets and regions.

Target industries

  • Service provider accepts a broad range of industries.

Services and pricing

Relocation to Estonia
Free
Relocation to Estonia
Free
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Prices exclude Estonian VAT (24%)

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Applications are open for ESA BIC Estonia

1 June – 31 December 2026

ESA BIC Estonia provides up to €60,000 in incentive funding,and up to 80 hours of technical, business, and IP mentoring from ESA's international expert network. Our six focus areas: space technology, unmanned aviation, artificial intelligence, health & biotechnology, green technology, and dual-use technology. . 🌐 esabic.ee | Applications open: deadline November 2026.

Eligibility

  • Your startup uses space technology, satellite data or ESA-derived solutions

  • Incorporated or ready to incorporate in Estonia

  • Pre-seed to early-stage — idea through to first product

  • Team of at least 2 committed founders

  • Committed to an active 2-year incubation programme

  • Working in one of the ESA priority technology domains

Restrictions

ESA BIC Estonia focuses exclusively on space technology and space-enabled businesses. Companies outside this scope, including general IT, e-commerce, consulting, or other non-space sectors, are not eligible for our incubation programme. There are no restrictions based on nationality, country of origin, or e-residency status, just a visa or living permit is needed. We do not work with companies or individuals on EU or ESA restricted party lists, or those subject to international sanctions.

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