NL Space Summer School

About the programme During the week you will meet and learn about the various space programmes, developments and (research) activities at the Leiden Delft and Erasmus universities and go on a tour of space agencies, institutes and industry in South Holland, including (amongst others): ESA ESTEC, SRON, TNO, Airbus, SBIC, West End, S[&]T and of […]
Technology Readiness Levels and the ESA TRL Calculator

About the event Description This course introduces participants to the concept of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) for the space segment: what TRL is, why it was created, its benefits and how it fits in the project life-cycle including procurement and ITT preparation. Emphasis will be given to Technology Development Activities and New Space programmes. Links […]
Software Product Assurance Training for SMEs

About the event Description This training course on Software Product Assurance will take place at ESA/ESTEC (Noordwijk, NL) on 11 March 2025 (09:00 – 18:00 CET). It is an on-site course, remote participation will not be possible. Product Assurance (PA) is the discipline devoted to the study, planning and implementation of activities intended to assure that the design, controls, […]
FIDES – the Reliability Calculation Method and its use for Space: An Introduction

About the event Description This webinar is targeted at industrial entities working on space applications that wish to learn more about FIDES, the reliability calculation method, and its use for space. The session is an introduction to the use of FIDES for Space applications. It will consist of a presentation with slides (2h) and a […]
IP & Patents series: Things to consider when bringing new technical staff on board / how to protect yourself from any breach

About the event Description Your technology is key to your success. Ensuring that this is protected is of great importance and one cheap way to do so is the use of trade secrets. However, you do not apply for trade secrets and therefore you may wonder how to use them. In this class, we will […]
IP & Patents series: Patent database masterclass

About the event Description To obtain a patent, your invention needs to be novel and inventive. Finding relevant documents is crucial to the assessment of whether your invention is novel and inventive. In this practical and interactive class, we will guide you through the databases used by patent attorneys to find relevant documents. After this […]
Workshop ‘Importance of an IP strategy’

About the event Dear Community, The NAG would like to invite you to take part in the first of a three-part workshop series on the importance of a strong IP strategy! The series of workshops entails:Session 1: Building a Strong IP FoundationSession 2: Enhancing Collaboration through IPSession 3: Positioning IP for Investors and Clients Our speaker, Mirjam Ros, […]
Seek Discomfort Day

Thinking about starting a podcast while studying? Considering selling things online with of focus on sustainability? Dreaming of tackling big challenges like the mental health crisis? Whether you’ve already started exploring your side project or are just curious about taking the first step, you should be proud that you are going outside of your comfort […]
Mercator Launch Pitch to win

Practical tools to help you build your winning pitch.
NL Space Week 2024

Join NL Space Week together with 10.000+ visitors! This 9-day space extravaganza includes unique experiences and events on exclusive locations in The Netherlands.