ESA BIC Tagus
Launch Your Space-Enabled Venture
What is ESA BIC Tagus ?
ESA BIC Tagus supports entrepreneurs transforming space technologies and data into successful businesses on Earth.
We provide funding, technical expertise, business mentoring, and access to the national and European space ecosystem.
ESA BIC Tagus is part of the European network of ESA Business Incubation Centres, supporting startups that use space technologies, satellite data, or space-derived know-how to develop innovative commercial solutions.
We help entrepreneurs accelerate their business journey from idea to scalable startup.
What We Offer
2 years of Business Incubation
Benefit from up to two years of tailored incubation support, including expert mentoring, business development guidance, and access to specialised technical and commercial know-how to accelerate your innovation journey.
Access non-dilutive funding of up to €60,000 to support product development, validation, and early market entry, helping your start-up scale with reduced financial risk.
Collaboration Opportunities and Network
Connect with ESA and national, industry leaders, research institutions, investors, and a Europe-wide network to foster collaboration, partnerships, and long-term growth.
Who Should Apply?
Earth Observation (EO)
Solutions that use satellite imagery and EO data to generate insights, services, or applications across sectors such as environment, climate, agriculture, urban planning, security, and disaster risk management.
Satellite Navigation (GNSS)
Applications leveraging GNSS technologies for positioning, navigation, and timing, enabling innovative services in mobility, logistics, infrastructure monitoring, autonomous systems, and location-based services.
Satellite Communications (SatCom)
Technologies and services based on satellite communications that enable connectivity, data transmission, and resilient communication solutions, particularly in remote, critical, or infrastructure-limited environments.
UpStream Space Solutions
Innovations related to space systems engineering, including satellite subsystems, payloads, ground segment components, testing technologies, and advanced manufacturing for space applications.
Downstream and Upstream Space Data Applications
Data-driven applications that exploit space-based data and infrastructures, from upstream technologies enabling data generation to downstream services transforming space data into actionable solutions for end users.
Dual-use and Cross-sector Innovation
Solutions with dual use, or public and commercial applications, as well as cross-sector innovations that apply space technologies to address challenges in multiple industries.
If your solution leverages space assets or technologies, we want to hear from you.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
Be a startup with less than 5 years (or planning to establish one)
Be based in Portugal
Develop a product/service using space technology or data
Demonstrate commercial potential
Application Process
