Each session lasts 45 minutes: first, a 25-minute presentation by an expert or organisation on the scheme, followed by 20 minutes for questions from the sector. The sessions take place on selected Thursdays from 4.00 pm to 4.45 pm and are intended for companies and organisations in the space sector. They are conducted in Dutch; anyone who does not speak Dutch but would like to take part can contact the NLSA.
The programme
29 October: EIC and Eurostars RVO explains two European schemes: the EIC Accelerator for deep-tech start-ups with groundbreaking technology, and Eurostars for SMEs developing market-oriented technology within international consortia.
5 November: Innovation Loan RVO discusses the Innovation Loan, which finances the development of innovative projects involving technical risks and offering good market prospects.
12 November: Innovation Quarter The South Holland Regional Development Agency explains how it helps innovative companies to grow, including through the UNIIQ and IQCapital funds and participation in the SecFund for dual-use technologies.
26 November: EDF and DIANA RVO explains the European Defence Fund (EDF) and the NATO DIANA programme. DIANA supports SMEs in the field of dual-use technologies for defence and security, with space as one of the focus areas.
3 December: ESA schemes with a letter of support from the NLSA NLSA colleagues discuss the ESA programmes through which they support technology development in the Dutch space sector, including the differences between them and the assessment criteria of the NLSA and ESA.
10 December: European Investment Bank Chantal Schrijver, Head of EIB Netherlands, explains the EIB’s financing options for the space sector, including the Space TechEU initiative and the Space Lending Facility.
Sign up
You can register for each session individually. All sessions are listed in the calendar on the Holland High Tech website; you can also find the full overview in the NLSA calendar. Once you have registered, you will receive practical information and the link to join the session.
