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ESA BIC Greece
ESA BIC Greece is a Business Incubation Centre established by the European Space Agency to support the growth of space-related startups in Greece. It aims to incubate 25 startups over seven years, providing resources and expertise to enhance the Greek space ecosystem.
Overview
What ESA BIC Greece does
What ESA BIC Greece is
ESA BIC Greece is a Business Incubation Centre established by the European Space Agency to support the growth of space-related startups in Greece. It aims to incubate 25 startups over seven years, providing resources and expertise to enhance the Greek space ecosystem.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2021
- Approximate age
- About 5 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
ESA BIC Greece as a funder
Investment thesis
ESA BIC Greece aims to strengthen the Greek space ecosystem by supporting the commercialization of innovative space-enabled products and services.
Focus narrative
ESA BIC Greece focuses on supporting the commercialization of innovative space-enabled products and services across various sectors. It provides a comprehensive support package that includes business coaching, technical expertise, networking, access to funding, and legal advice. The incubator aims to foster the growth of space-related startups and contribute to the national innovation and space strategies.
Value beyond capital
ESA BIC Greece provides a comprehensive support package that includes business coaching, technical expertise, networking opportunities, access to funding, and legal advice to help startups succeed in the space sector.
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 10
Portfolio context
Notable startups incubated at ESA BIC Greece include Avisense, which focuses on AI solutions for the automotive industry; Solmeyea, developing hybrid vertical microalgae farming technology; CDXi Solutions, specializing in water quality detection technologies; Pollux Tech, engaged in space-related technology development; MoistX, which develops satellite-based solutions; Stellar Discoveries, working on innovative space applications; QRBIT, developing hardware photonic systems; Scale App, specializing in scalable applications; Autonoma, focusing on unmanned systems technology; Ylisense, a rapidly growing startup in the space sector; and Lexion, developing advanced technologies for space applications.
Capability profile
ESA BIC Greece as a program host
Program thesis
ESA BIC Greece aims to strengthen the Greek space ecosystem by supporting the establishment of successful space-related startups each year.
Focus narrative
ESA BIC Greece focuses on supporting the commercialization of innovative space-enabled products and services across various sectors. It provides a comprehensive support package that includes business coaching, technical expertise, networking, access to funding, and legal advice. The incubator aims to foster the growth of space-related startups and contribute to the national innovation and space strategies.
Value and support
ESA BIC Greece offers a comprehensive support package that includes financial support, technical assistance, business development, networking opportunities, and access to office space and resources.
Additional public guidance
Q: What is the application process for ESA BIC Greece? A: Startups can apply through the Permanent Open Call for business incubation proposals. Q: What kind of support do incubated startups receive? A: Startups receive financial support, technical assistance, business development help, and access to office space. Q: When is the next application deadline? A: The next application deadlines are February 19, 2024, and October 14, 2024.
Terms and economics
- Indicative investment
- $50,000
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- February 19, 2024
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- Europe
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable startups incubated at ESA BIC Greece include Avisense, which focuses on AI solutions for the automotive industry; Solmeyea, developing hybrid vertical microalgae farming technology; CDXi Solutions, specializing in water quality detection technologies; Pollux Tech, engaging in space-related technology development; MoistX, providing satellite-based solutions; Stellar Discoveries, working on innovative space applications; QRBIT, developing hardware photonic systems; Scale App, specializing in scalable applications; Autonoma, focusing on unmanned systems technology; Ylisense, a rapidly growing startup in the space sector; and Lexion, developing advanced technologies for space applications.
Capability profile
ESA BIC Greece as a community
Community overview
ESA BIC Greece (European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre Greece) is the Business Incubator of the European Space Agency (ESA) in Greece. It was established to strengthen the Greek space ecosystem by introducing five new successful space-related startups each year. The incubator supports startups that either utilize space technology in non-space markets (spin-offs) or serve as suppliers to the space sector (spin-ins). ESA BIC Greece is operated by Corallia, a unit of the Research Center Athena, with support from the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance and over 80 other organizations.
Community focus
ESA BIC Greece focuses on supporting the commercialization of innovative space-enabled products and services across various sectors. It provides a comprehensive support package that includes business coaching, technical expertise, networking, access to funding, and legal advice. The incubator aims to foster the growth of space-related startups and contribute to the national innovation and space strategies.
Member value
Members receive business coaching, technical expertise, networking opportunities, access to funding, and legal advice to help commercialize their innovative space-enabled products and services.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship, network-access, legal-services, and office-space
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Space Tech
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
Events and activity
ESA BIC Greece organizes networking events and workshops to connect startups with industry stakeholders and promote collaboration within the space sector.
Notable members
Notable startups incubated at ESA BIC Greece include Avisense, Solmeyea, CDXi Solutions, Pollux Tech, MoistX, Stellar Discoveries, QRBIT, Scale App, Autonoma, Ylisense, and Lexion.
Capability profile
ESA BIC Greece as an event host
Event focus
ESA BIC Greece focuses on supporting the commercialization of innovative space-enabled products and services across various sectors. It provides a comprehensive support package that includes business coaching, technical expertise, networking, access to funding, and legal advice. The incubator aims to foster the growth of space-related startups and contribute to the national innovation and space strategies.
Format narrative
ESA BIC Greece organizes networking events and workshops to connect startups with industry stakeholders and promote collaboration within the space sector.
Participant value
ESA BIC Greece aims to strengthen the Greek space ecosystem by introducing five new successful space-related startups each year, providing them with essential support and resources.
Format and cadence
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Sectors
- Space Tech
- Regions
- Europe
Common questions
What to know about ESA BIC Greece
Upseed classifies ESA BIC Greece under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, community, and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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