Pre-Incubation

In Pre-Incubation, your ideas are nurtured and refined to prepare for business development.

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Pre-Incubation programs

Writing a NWO Take-off grant proposal
This course gives you the chance to validate and shape your idea in a practical way with the help of professionals.
Advance Track
Advance Track is a year of custom made support entrepreneurs after the Venture Track (or similar programme of startup phase).
Venture Track
Discovery Track is a 6-step programme that supports future entrepreneurs, like you, in the important first stages of starting your own business.
Start-up voucher programme
Aerospace Engineering students can apply for the voucher. The voucher includes a grant of €1500 euros and professional coaching for six months.
Venture Academy
Over 4 months, you will attend training courses that will strengthen your entrepreneurial skills and build a community with the other participants.
Ignition Programme
The Ignition Programme is a 5-day pre-incubation training programme. It is specially designed to improve your ESA BIC application, resulting in a

Not ready to join yet?

Application deadline
Launch Your Business – Venture Track Deadline
October 6, 2026
Event
ESA Business Incubation Centre Fall Selection Deadline
October 5, 2026
Application window
ESA Business Incubation Centre Fall Selection Deadline

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October 5, 2026
Event
Network & Drinks – AI & Space
October 29, 2026
Event
AIH Demo Day 2026
October 1, 2026
Open Stargazing Evening: February
February 27, 2026

Which pre-incubation program to choose?

Do you have a promising idea that needs further development before it can become a viable business? If so, you might be in the Pre-Incubation phase. This stage is all about nurturing and refining your ideas to lay the groundwork for future business success. During Pre-Incubation, you’ll receive guidance and support to help you shape your concept, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential opportunities. Programs in this phase focus on validating your idea, developing a clear strategy, and preparing you for the next steps in business development. It’s the perfect environment to turn your vision into a well-structured plan.