ESRIC Startup Support Programme

About

The ESRIC Startup Support Programme is a pioneering incubator initiative aimed at early-stage startups in the space resource sector, offering up to €200,000 in non-equity funding, access to advanced technical facilities, and comprehensive business development support, with a two-phase structure that allows remote participation initially before requiring registration in Luxembourg for further development.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Up to €200,000 in non-equity funding available
• 🔬 Access to Facilities
• Access to technical laboratory facilities including ESRIC, LIST, and ESA resources
• 📈 Business Development Support
• Assistance in refining business plans, attracting customers, and early investments
• 🌐 Ecosystem Building
• Facilitates collaboration among companies in the space resource ecosystem
• 🚀 Technology Development
• Supports technology readiness level (TRL) and commercial readiness level (CRL) improvements

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to early-stage startups from Europe and internationally
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered company in the space resource utilization field
• 💼 Business Stage
• Targeting small and medium-sized enterprises established for no more than 5 years
• 📍 Remote Participation
• Phase 1 allows remote participation without physical presence in Luxembourg
• 🏢 Registration Requirement
• Phase 2 requires selected companies to register in Luxembourg and transfer relevant R&D there

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Registration
• Must register the company in Luxembourg during Phase 2
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to participate in both phases of the program as required
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must present project developments and progress during the program

Target Region

Open to startups from Europe and internationally

Target Sector

Focused on space resource utilization and technology development