ESA BIC Nord France
Overview
ESA BIC Nord France is a business incubator, part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) network, that supports startups linked to the space sector. Launched in June 2018, it aims to foster the creation and development of companies using space technology or data for other economic sectors. The program offers up to two years of support, including technical assistance from the French Space Agency (CNES), business coaching, and funding. It provides a grant of €25,000, which is typically matched by another €25,000 from other partners, and may also include a loan offer. The incubator is coordinated by Ouest BIC Technopoles and covers six regions in northern France.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
esabicnord.frInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArcSpace | Jan 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| InMind-VR | Jun 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Skite Solar | Mar 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| Galeio | Jul 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| RIDE! Space | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is ESA BIC Nord France based?
ESA BIC Nord France is headquartered in France.
When was ESA BIC Nord France founded?
Founding year information for ESA BIC Nord France is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does ESA BIC Nord France have?
ESA BIC Nord France has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in ESA BIC Nord France's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ArcSpace, InMind-VR, Skite Solar, Galeio, RIDE! Space.
What was ESA BIC Nord France's most recent investment shown here?
ESA BIC Nord France's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Skite Solar in 2026.
What sectors does ESA BIC Nord France focus on?
ESA BIC Nord France focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does ESA BIC Nord France focus on?
ESA BIC Nord France typically invests at the Early stage.