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

• Open to early-stage startups from Europe and internationally
• Must be a legally registered company in the space resource utilization field
• Targeting small and medium-sized enterprises established for no more than 5 years
• Phase 1 allows remote participation without physical presence in Luxembourg
• Phase 2 requires selected companies to register in Luxembourg and transfer relevant R&D there

Participation Commitments

• Must register the company in Luxembourg during Phase 2
• Commitment to participate in both phases of the program as required
• Must present project developments and progress during the program

Target Sector

Focused on space resource utilization and technology development

Target Location

Open to startups from Europe and internationally