We support early-stage space and space-enabled technology startups in Lithuania. Our mission is to help founders turn innovative ideas into real products and businesses that create value for the space industry and beyond — by providing:

• Up to €63,000 in financial support
• Tailored business support
• Technical guidance from mentors, partners and ESA experts
• Access to the European space ecosystem, industry partners, and investors
• Office space rental @VITP on favourable conditions, within the community of business innovators and space experts

Since launching its’ activity in 2023, ESA BIC Lithuania has become a key hub in the regional space ecosystem, supporting 17 high-potential startups selected from 45 applications to date. Those teams span IT, photonics, mechanics, material and life sciences with clear space connection. For downstream applications, we are looking for ideas and solutions of using use of satellite data to create value for target user segment.

ESA BIC Lithuania, led by VITP in collaboration with a number of ecosystem partners, operates through 2 incubation centers located in Vilnius and Kaunas.

Register HERE.

Deadline for Applications: 2026-10-05