ESA BIC Turin

ESA BIC Turin We offer to space-related start-ups the opportunity to realise their innovative business idea.

🚀 Do you wish to develop a new business project in the space industry? Apply to join our incubation program: submit your...
05/03/2026

🚀 Do you wish to develop a new business project in the space industry? Apply to join our incubation program: submit your idea on ESA BIC Turin's website by the next cut-off date of May 12, 2026!

🛰️ The program supports entrepreneurs and start-ups in transforming their space projects into successful businesses. We look for entrepreneurial ventures that are developing innovative products and services in the upstream or downstream fields.

🤝 ESA BIC Turin offers financial incentives, strategic business consulting, scientific and technological support for the development of products and services in the Space Economy, and direct access to a wide network of highly qualified industrial, financial, and scientific partners.

Read more and contact us to start the application process 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/

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👨‍🚀 On February 11, we had the pleasure of hosting in I3P the European start-up Space Cargo Unlimited to talk about micr...
16/02/2026

👨‍🚀 On February 11, we had the pleasure of hosting in I3P the European start-up Space Cargo Unlimited to talk about microgravity and its opportunities.

🎤 After an introduction by Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P and Coordinator of ESA BIC Turin, a keynote about the new market and research opportunities offered by access to microgravity environments was held by Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder & CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited, and the company's roadmap for the future was showcased by Mathieu Goudot, Chief Revenue Officer.

🤝 The audience took the chance to ask several questions to learn more about the topic and the possibilities for collaboration with their companies, among which space start-ups, leading corporates and research institutions. At the end of the event, the representatives exchanged contact details, which could lead to new interactions and to the creation of new business opportunities.

🙌 Thanks to Space Cargo Unlimited and everyone who took part in the event: we hope to see you again soon!

If you wish, you can subscribe to I3P's free e-mail newsletter to stay updated about our next events and initiatives 👉 https://www.i3p.it/en/newsletter

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📌 On February 11, the Italian business incubator I3P and the incubation program ESA BIC Turin will host an event to show...
27/01/2026

📌 On February 11, the Italian business incubator I3P and the incubation program ESA BIC Turin will host an event to showcase the opportunities for research, start-ups and industry offered by Space Cargo Unlimited.

🚀 A European start-up based in Luxembourg and with a legal entity in Italy since 2022, Space Cargo Unlimited is a pioneer of commercial microgravity research and production on an international level. In 2025, the company raised €27.5 million with Europe’s largest Series A funding round for in-space manufacturing, positioning itself as a leader in high-frequency, affordable microgravity services to advance European space industrialization.

🎤 The event will be held, in English language, on Wednesday 11 February 2026, starting at 4 p.m., in attendance in Turin, Italy. Participation is free, after registration on Eventbrite.

Read more 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/news-and-events/space-microgravity-opportunity-research-innovative-businesses

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📣 During a public event held on December 15, I3P announced its "Start-ups of the Year" 2025: congratulations to Focoos A...
16/12/2025

📣 During a public event held on December 15, I3P announced its "Start-ups of the Year" 2025: congratulations to Focoos AI and Novac, both supported by ESA BIC Turin!

🏆 The two awarded start-ups were selected ex aequo, from among all the young companies that completed their incubation paths in 2025, for their outstanding technological advancements and entrepreneurial results. Focoos AI stands out for its high-efficiency computer vision solutions and artificial intelligence models optimized for reduced resource consumption, while Novac produces disruptive supercapacitors that ensure high power, immediate energy, and ultra-fast recharging.

🎤 Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P and Coordinator of ESA BIC Turin, said: "This year we are celebrating two companies that exemplify the incubator's ability to accompany high-tech entrepreneurial initiatives towards industrial and financial maturity. Novac and Focoos AI confirm the solidity and quality of the ecosystem we are building, together with our local partners and the community of institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors that has been accompanying us for over 25 years."

Read more 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/news-and-events/focoos-ai-novac-i3p-startups-of-the-year-2025

🎂 ESA BIC Turin celebrates four years of activity: the results achieved so far by the program and its community of space...
12/12/2025

🎂 ESA BIC Turin celebrates four years of activity: the results achieved so far by the program and its community of space start-ups confirm its strategic value for the growth of the regional aerospace sector.

🚀 Since the launch of the local Business Incubation Centre (BIC) in 2021, more than 30 young companies with innovative projects in the Space Economy have been attracted to Turin and have raised a total of more than €24 million in private investment, including from international investors.

🎤 Luca del Monte, Head of Commercialisation Department at European Space Agency (ESA), commented: "In just four years, ESA BIC Turin has established itself as a strategic gateway for space innovation in Europe. Turin is emerging not only as one of Italy's leading hubs for space technologies, but also as a key driver of competitiveness in the European space ecosystem. We are proud of this achievement and look forward to further expanding our impact together with our partners."

🤝 Augusto Cramarossa, Head of Strategic Coordination Office at Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI), said: “The Italian Space Agency considers support for start-ups and incubators to be a key lever for the growth of the national space economy. The results achieved by ESA BIC Turin highlight the strategic value of these tools in generating investment and skilled employment. ASI is proud to support tools that not only stimulate innovation but also have a concrete impact on the national economy and the competitiveness of the Italian space sector."

Read more about the results of the program and its new initiatives for the future 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/news-and-events/four-years-30-supported-space-startups-24-million-private-capital-raised

👏 Congratulations to Adaptronics, Italian deep-tech start-up specializing in electro-adhesive grippers for robotic syste...
05/11/2025

👏 Congratulations to Adaptronics, Italian deep-tech start-up specializing in electro-adhesive grippers for robotic systems with industrial automation and space applications, for the successful closing of a €3.15 million round!

🚀 The round was led by European venture capital fund 360 Capital, alongside Galaxia, the Technology Transfer Hub for Aerospace, created by CDP Venture Capital’s Tech Transfer fund together with Obloo Ventures, which had already invested in the pre-seed round in 2023.

🤖 In 2024 the start-up completed the incubation program of ESA BIC Turin, managed by I3P - the Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino - in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI), Politecnico di Torino and LINKS Foundation. With its breakthrough technology, Adaptronics is setting new standards in robotic manipulation and positioning itself at the forefront of a rapidly evolving global market.

🎤 "This round marks a significant milestone for Adaptronics", explained Lorenzo Agostini, CEO of AdapTronics. "It shows investors’ trust in our vision of a deep-tech company developing an enabling technology that spans multiple industries. It will help us speed up our technological innovation path, expand our facilities with a pilot plant, and strengthen the international reach of our products."

Read more 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/news-and-events/italian-startup-adaptronics-raises-3-15-million-euro-round-revolutionize-robotic-manipulation

🌍 NASA Space Apps Challenge Turin 2025 is coming close: the local edition of the hackathon, organized and hosted by I3P,...
30/09/2025

🌍 NASA Space Apps Challenge Turin 2025 is coming close: the local edition of the hackathon, organized and hosted by I3P, will start on Saturday 4 October!

🏆 The Turin hackathon will offer four different Local Awards, sponsored by the main partners of the event: RINA, ESA BIC Turin, Argotec and Thales Alenia Space. Each of the prizes will be awarded to one of the best teams presenting their project on Sunday afternoon to the local jury of the event.

Read more about the Local Awards 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/news-and-events/nasa-international-space-apps-challenge-2025-turin-italy

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⚙️ Even in the digital age, many entrepreneurial teams need a physical space to develop their innovation, work together ...
25/09/2025

⚙️ Even in the digital age, many entrepreneurial teams need a physical space to develop their innovation, work together and sometimes tinker with prototypes.

🏢 The incubation program of ESA BIC Turin can provide space-related start-ups with fully-equipped offices and enable them to operate to the best of their potential. The headquarters of I3P offer workspaces with high-speed internet connection, meeting rooms, a full-time reception, alarm systems, video surveillance, air conditioning, support services and access to the facilities of the Campus of Politecnico di Torino. Everything you need to develop a new business project and to be at the center of a flourishing ecosystem.

Read more about the application process and contact us to join the program by October 29 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/application-process

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🛰️ Are you passionate about space and technology? Would you like to try your hand at developing a project in this field ...
10/09/2025

🛰️ Are you passionate about space and technology? Would you like to try your hand at developing a project in this field with a team of people like you? Join us on October 4 and 5 in Turin!

🌐 Whether you’re a student, professional, technologist, engineer or artist, the global hackathon NASA International Space Apps Challenge offers opportunities for anyone interested. All ages, skill levels, and professional backgrounds are welcome: at Space Apps there's always space for one more!

🏆 The ninth edition of the Italian local event in Turin will be organized and hosted by I3P, in collaboration with ESA BIC Turin, funded by Regione Piemonte with resources from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). The participating teams will be competing for prizes, both at local level - the Local Awards offered by I3P's partner sponsors - and possibly later at international level (Global Awards).

Discover more and register to join the challenge 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/news-and-events/nasa-international-space-apps-challenge-2025-turin-italy

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👏 Congratulations to the Italian start-up Astradyne for closing a €2 million seed investment round to accelerate the dev...
08/09/2025

👏 Congratulations to the Italian start-up Astradyne for closing a €2 million seed investment round to accelerate the development of Solar-Z, its innovative ultralight solar panel designed for space applications!

🚀 The round was led by Primo Capital, through the Primo Space fund, and participated by Galaxia, the Italian National Technology Transfer Hub for Aerospace, launched by CDP Venture Capital’s Technology Transfer Fund together with Obloo Ventures (already an investor in the pre-seed round), Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer, and the Puglia co-investment fund, both managed by Eureka! Venture SGR.

🗺️ “Our goal is to provide lighter, cheaper, and faster-to-deploy space power generation systems, addressing the main bottlenecks of current in-orbit photovoltaic technologies,” said Davide Vittori, CEO of Astradyne. “Thanks to this round, we can accelerate towards in-orbit qualification and strengthen our technology roadmap. At the same time, we are exploring selective technology transfer paths to Earth in sectors where lightness and portability of photovoltaic solutions are critical.”

Read more 👉 https://www.esabic-turin.it/news-and-events/astradyne-raises-2-million-euro-seed-round-ultra-light-power-new-space-economy

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