
Step 1
Who can apply?
New or existing companies
less than 5 years old.
Based in Catalonia or has a delegation in Catalonia
· Space connection
· Viable business plan
Does your business have a space connection?
To apply for the ESA BIC Barcelona, you must have a strong
and innovative space connection. This includes:
Downstream – Your idea is about utilising space systems or exploiting space technology in a non-space domain, in one of the following areas:
Applications
Satellite Navigation
Earth Observation
Satellite Communication
Technology Transfer
Hardware
Software or Firmware
Knowledge, processes
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Upstream – Your idea is about exploiting new technology in the space domain, or you intend to be active as a supplier to the space sector, in one of the following areas (including systems, sub-systems, components, and services):
Launchers
Satellites
Ground systems
Human spaceflight
Step 2
Contact us for introducing your business project and receiving all information about the program.
Elisabet Vilchez Torralbo
ESA BIC Barcelona Manager
Tel: +34 687 19 16 56
elisabet.vilchez@pmt.es
Download and read the open call documents. We can provide one personalized coaching
session to help you complete the application to ESA BIC Barcelona.
Step 4
Fill in the application documents: Cover letter, Bussines plan, incubation proposal.
Step 5
Submit application online, send the files to esabic.barcelona@pmt.es with subject
«ESA BIC Barcelona Application – [Start-up Name]». Next application deadline: XXXX :
If you miss the deadline, your application will be evaluated with the next open call batch
Step 6
Evaluation 1. Formal check of application documents in Tender Opening Board (TOB).
Wait for the notification.
Step 7
Evaluation 2. Invitation to Tender Evaluation Board (TEB) meeting.
Pitch your Business Plan and present your company.
Step 8
If approved. Sign the incubation contract. Incubation start!
