Tech Needs Discovery

In 2025, the ESA Technology Broker NL began hosting an event series named Tech Needs Discovery with the aim of connecting non-space and space innovators. This section of the broker website includes links to related pages on this website and external sites. If you are interested to take part in a future event or attend as a delegate, please get in touch to share feedback or comments. We will share information about upcoming editions via the broker newsletter. To be updated about broker events, you can sign up for news (be sure to tick the relevant checkbox).

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EDITIONS

Tech Needs Discovery Edition #3 | 25 Sep 2025, save the date

The Tech Needs Discovery edition #3 will be on 25 Sep 2025 at SBIC Noordwijk. Save the date! Sign up to receive updates

Tech Needs Discovery Edition #2 | 15 May 2025, registration open

The second edition of Tech Needs Discovery will place on 15 May 2025 at SBIC Noordwijk. To register for the event, go here.

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Tech Needs Discovery Edition #1 | 18 Mar 2025, view photos

The inaugural edition of Tech Needs Discovery took place on 18 March 2025 at SBIC Noordwijk.

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Tech Needs Discovery #1 photos

The first Tech Needs Discovery event, held on 18 March at SBIC Noordwijk, has opened a new channel for connecting space technologies with industrial challenges from non-space sectors. Check out first gallery of photos via the NL Space Campus website.

Tech Needs Discovery #1 line-up

Businesses across various sectors in the Netherlands – from Agri-Food and Energy to High Tech and Logistics – face increasing challenges in efficiency, automation and sustainability. Have you thought though: what if the solutions exist – developed for space – that are ready to be applied to non-space industries?

Connect Your Business!

Got a real-world problem that needs a solution? Maybe space tech can help…

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